Executive Vice President, Investment

New York City, NY (On-site)

$250K/yr – $300K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own the multi‑channel investment strategy for a marquee telecom account, leading negotiations, and scaling advanced video and addressable buying while mentoring a high‑performing team and advising the C-suite on strategic media investments.

  • Own portfolio strategy and media mix across Linear, TV, and digital video
  • Lead high-stakes Upfront, NewFront, and addressable negotiations
  • Drive innovation in content, data-driven measurement, and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Maximize Portfolio Impact
  • Drive Video Strategy: Lead holistic screen planning to optimize reach and frequency across Linear, CTV, and premium digital video platforms.
  • Lead Upfront Negotiations: Command high-stakes Upfront and NewFront media negotiations to secure premier inventory, lowest-cost bases, and strict audience guarantees.
  • Optimize Capital Fluidity: Manage dynamic media budgets, pivoting capital between traditional schedules and live-streaming sports based on real-time performance.
  • Advance Addressable Buying: Scale addressable TV, programmatically-infused premium video, and private marketplace (PMP) deals using client first-party data.
  • Secure First-to-Market Media: Leverage deep vendor ties to unlock exclusive sponsorships, custom integrations, and beta opportunities across premium networks.
  • Innovate Within Content: Build the brand’s storytelling presence within innovative spaces across social, video, and high-impact placements.
  • Executive Leadership & Accountability
  • Advise Client C-Suite: Serve as the chief marketplace authority, translating media trends, viewing shifts, and fragmenting infrastructure into actionable investment advice.
  • Guide Agency Integration: Collaborate with Strategy, Analytics, and Planning leads to ensure tactical buying reflects broader brand goals.

Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
  • Agency experience highly preferred, with experience managing large client account billings from $500M to $1B+ a plus
  • 15+ Years Experience with a proven track record within a major media agency network, including 5+ years directing enterprise-level media investment teams
  • 12+ years of management experience, with strong leadership and mentorship skills
  • Telecom/Retail Expertise: Direct experience managing high-velocity, multi-million dollar telecom, wireless, or hyper-competitive retail accounts
  • Video Market Authority: Deep mastery of national broadcast, cable, syndication, and premium streaming publisher ecosystems (e.g., Netflix, Disney, NBCU, Paramount)
  • Data & Clean Room Literacy: Fluent in utilizing identity solutions, advanced clean rooms, and digital attribution models to prove video ROI
  • NYC Network Power: Existing, high-level relationships with major network executives, streaming platform chiefs, and digital media programmatic sellers
  • Ability to inspire, innovative, and collaborate
  • Ability to recruit and retain top talent

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.
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Series A, 9 months ago

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    Series A • $350K

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