Manager, Video

Responsibilities

• Supervise the development, implementation, negotiation, and maintenance of TV and OLV media plans.
• Manage TV and OLV budgets across brands, campaigns, vendors, and partners.
• Communicate account and team status updates to management in a professional manner appropriate for a senior-level team member.
• Support the development and growth of team members, including Senior Associates and Associates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage client media-related issues, proactively developing solutions and resolving challenges.
• Interview candidates for junior-level positions.
• Lead relationships with key creative agencies, particularly for branded entertainment activations.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships.
• Represent and promote the interests of Hearts & Science internally and externally.

Requirements

• 3+ years of TV and OLV media experience; OLV expertise must extend beyond FEP proficiency.
• Strong media and business acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of the media and marketing landscape, particularly within TV and OLV investment.
• Thorough understanding of media dynamics, including how channels perform independently and collectively within the broader media ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of Investment functions and Strategic Business Unit competencies.
• Understanding of the client’s industry and business environment.
• Experience working with leading media activation and measurement platforms, including MediaOcean, Campaign Manager 360 (CM360), Display & Video 360 (DV360), Amazon DSP, Integral Ad Science (IAS), VideoAmp, and Innovid and/or Flashtalking.
• Strong proficiency in campaign trafficking, ad serving, programmatic buying, audience measurement, reporting, and media financial processes.