Responsibilities

• Manage investment strategies across a broad portfolio of Omnicom Media clients
• Develop and deliver research, competitive analyses, sports marketplace insights, and industry trend reporting
• Monitor emerging sports media trends, audience shifts, and marketplace developments to inform investment decisions
• Collaborate with internal investment and planning teams across the Omnicom network
• Update status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentations/narratives
• Write POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client business
• Serve as a backup to the Associate Director for agency, vendor and client relationships
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIs
• Stay knowledgeable about the client's business and competitors to determine advertising and media needs
• Oversee media negotiations for various channels (TV & POLV) and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunities

Requirements

• Experience buying network, cable and syndication within sports, video, or premium content
• Experience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
• Strength in relationship development and management as it pertains to clients, partners, and coworkers

Preferred

• Understanding of Sports/Media business models preferred
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting data and insights to help drive and inform meaningful insights
• Demonstrated ability to think and execute “out of the box” ideas.
• Existing relationships with the Networks.
• 4+ years of senior buying/supervising or related industry experience.
• Ability to work successfully within a team, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.