Senior Vice President

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$180K/yr – $269K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-channel media investment strategy and governance for key clients, driving premium partnerships, forecasting discipline, and clear performance standards across video, digital, programmatic, and social.

  • Channel mix and yield: shape investment strategy, rate guidance, risk controls, and opportunity framing for maximum value.
  • Partner negotiations: manage senior-level talks with top media owners to secure premium access and innovative formats.
  • Process and accountability: build transparent, compliant investment processes with data-driven stewardship and strong team development.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead specific client investment strategy across all channels, setting annual marketplace goals and value frameworks.
  • Own senior-level negotiations with major media partners (broadcast, CTV/streaming, social platforms, programmatic supply, publishers).
  • Cultivate relationships with publishers, platforms, and ad-tech partners to secure premium access and innovative opportunities.
  • Shape client investment strategies including channel mix, rate guidance, risk mitigation, and yield optimization.
  • Present annual investment POVs, quarterly marketplace updates, and thought leadership insights.
  • Partner with account and strategy leads to connect investment moves to brand and business outcomes.
  • Build and refine investment processes that ensure transparency, compliance, brand safety, and data-driven accountability.
  • Oversee investment forecasting, tracking, and stewardship to ensure delivery against client commitments.
  • Lead a team of VPs/Directors across video, digital, programmatic, and social channels.
  • Establish clear performance standards and development plans for investment talent.

Requirements

  • 10-12+ years of media buying experience, with progressive levels of responsibility, across all platforms
  • Media agency experience
  • Previous team management experience
  • Excellent negotiation skills and understanding of how to add incremental value without compromising communication needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to package, merchandise, and sell in concepts and new opportunities.
  • Strategic thinking, ability to see the bigger picture
  • Problem-solver with strong project management experience
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • par parental and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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Spark Foundry

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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].

Founded in 2016
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