Negotiator, National Video Investment

New York City, NY (On-site)

$50K/yr – $74K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and mentor the national media buying practice, guiding negotiations, scheduling, and analysis across TV and online video while aligning with client guidelines and timelines.

  • Own team delivery timelines and post-analysis reporting
  • Lead cost-per-point, competitive checks, and group project development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee, train and mentor Assistant Negotiators
  • Mentor media trainees within the group
  • Negotiate and purchase National Video scatter/upfront activity , OLV, and OTT buys
  • Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
  • Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
  • Steward media schedules adhering to each client’s buying guidelines
  • Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
  • Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
  • Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for underdelivery
  • Contribute to post-analysis reports

Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • 1+ 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, and Prisma) highly preferred

Benefits

  • Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
  • Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. 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.
  • If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
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Founded in 1988
Лондон, Англия, GBR
5.6K employees (1,571 in marketing)
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80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
29.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
38.6%
Referral
15.2%
Social
4.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,462 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
31

Funding

Total Funding
$350K
Last Raise
$350K
Series A, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series A • $350K

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