Responsibilities

• Buy and negotiate U.S. TV media, including Linear TV and Direct Response TV, Connected TV.
• Negotiate directly with national TV networks and other media sellers on rates, inventory, terms and broader media agreements.
• Build and deepen relationships across the U.S. television ecosystem and help establish relationships with new media partners.
• Support the SVP of Business Development in developing media partnerships and commercial opportunities.
• Serve as an internal expert on the U.S. TV marketplace, including pricing, inventory, dayparts, clearance, stewardship and makegoods.
• Work closely with Simumedia’s Operations team to improve how media is purchased, managed and executed.
• Partner with Product to translate real-world TV buying and selling practices into new product requirements.
• Help Product and Operations teams understand the needs of buyers and sellers and identify opportunities to make TV transactions simpler and more efficient.
• Bring a strong understanding of CTV and how it fits alongside Linear TV within the broader video marketplace.
• Work closely with the Finance and Legal team to align on commercial terms and support media agreements.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in U.S. television media , with significant hands-on media buying experience.
• Deep knowledge of Linear TV , including experience negotiating scatter and Direct Response TV.
• Detailed understanding of how U.S. television inventory is priced, negotiated, purchased and managed.
• Strong knowledge of TV media math, inventory, clearance, stewardship and makegoods.
• Experience working directly with major U.S. TV networks and media sellers.
• Familiarity with CTV and the broader video advertising ecosystem.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to bring practical marketplace knowledge into Product and Operations discussions.
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on and is comfortable moving between media investment negotiations, partner meetings and internal product discussion.
• Must be able to work from Simulmedia's New York City office five days a week.