Manager, Video Partnerships at Initiative | New York, USA | $80K/yr – $90K/yr

Initiative

Manager, Video Partnerships

New York, USA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media buying leadership and client negotiations in a senior role focused on video partnerships and cross-channel buys.

Own client relationships and KPI alignment
Must-have: 4+ years of local senior buying or supervising experience
Standout: Leadership ability and cross-team negotiation guidance

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a backup to the Associate Director for client relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIs
Update status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentations
Write POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client business
Stay knowledgeable about the client's business and competitors to determine advertising and media needs
Direct and provide guidance to the team, ensuring superior negotiations for maximum value and efficiency
Oversee media negotiations for various channels and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunities
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming trends, marketplace conditions, and train negotiators

Requirements

Experience buying network, cable and syndication with Media company or experience within the Media Industry
Experience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven superior customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferred
Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
Experience across a variety of media channels
4+ years of local senior buying/supervising or related industry experience

Preferred

Working knowledge of third party Internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView, @Plan, NetRatings, and others
Demonstrated ability to think and execute “out of the box” ideas
Strong developed relationships with the Networks
4+ years of local senior buying/supervising or related industry experience
Proven leadership ability and/or prior experience in supervising a team
Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure

Initiative

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Volvo, Amazon, Constellation Brands, Merck, Anthropic, Paramount, and T-Mobile.Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 10,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Founded in 1975

New York, New York, USA

3.2K employees (1,113 in marketing)

www.initiative.com