Responsibilities

• Negotiate and purchase National Video Sports sponsorship activity (linear + digital)
• Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
• Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
• Oversee, train and mentor Associate Director
• Work closely with the brand Investment teams to manage schedules, delivery, budgets and traffic
• Align with clients and brand teams to allocate multi-brand properties
• Contribute to post-analysis reports
• Communicate regularly with salespeople and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded
• Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions
• Contribute to Upfront decks

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
• 8+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
• Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video
• Strong negotiating and presenting skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred
• Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video (listed twice in case of copy)

Preferred

• Agency and sports sponsorships experience highly preferred

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.