Manager, Video Investment

New York City, NY (On-site)

$75K/yr – $120K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own client relationships and lead multi-person media engagements, while shaping upfront video planning and POVs for major brands.

  • Own client stewardship and cross-team collaboration across buys and proposals.
  • Mentor at least two team members and build cross-agency rapport.
  • Oversee Upfront planning, video portal negotiations, and the development of media POVs and strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ability to have ownership of accounts and build strong working relationships with our clients
  • Ability to manage and mentor at least two team members
  • Arrange and run client and team meetings while helping to build cross-agency rapport
  • Negotiate total video purchases, inclusive of digital OLV
  • Oversee the development and presentation of media POVs for client
  • Present corporate ownership issues to clients
  • Develop marketplace analyses
  • Troubleshoot billing and allocation problems
  • Assist in research projects pertinent to their specific client
  • Assist in preparation and presentation of strategy and upfront to client

Requirements

  • 3+ years in the media business, video experience preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiating abilities
  • Technical proficiency, particularly with the following tools is preferred: - Mediaocean, MBox - Nielsen Net Rating, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester - Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g. Integral Ad Science) - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Able to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources
  • Technical proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrates professionalism and leadership skills

Preferred

  • Video experience preferred

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

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New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
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