Senior Associate, Investment

New York City, NY (On-site)

$50K/yr – $74K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end media planning and buying for Linear and Digital Video, driving acquisition and brand objectives while leading measurement, optimization, and cross-team collaboration across campaigns.

  • Lead integrated plans across Linear and Digital Video to meet acquisition and brand goals
  • Set up and track success metrics with accurate reporting and optimization
  • Coordinate with traditional and digital teams to ensure cohesive strategies and allocations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integrated media plans across Linear (TV, Cable) and Digital Video platforms to drive acquisition and brand objectives.
  • Areas of focus include:
  • Web advertising (acquisition and brand)
  • Broadband video and emerging digital platforms (gaming, web-based magazines, streaming services)
  • Traditional linear TV and evolving TV 2.0 formats (Video on Demand, DVR, OTT)
  • Negotiate and buy approved media plans across both traditional and digital channels.
  • Collaborate with traditional planning & buying teams to ensure synergy between Linear and Digital strategies.
  • Develop success metrics and measurement goals for all programs, ensuring accurate reporting and optimization.
  • Create recommendation documents and POV/position papers on key issues and opportunities.
  • Oversee brand allocations, corporate ownership, and manage Tardiis allocations.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in media planning and buying across Linear TV and/or Digital Video.
  • Strong understanding of acquisition and branding strategies.
  • Familiarity and proficiency with media tools and systems, including:
  • Prisma, Mediaocean, MBOX
  • Nielsen Net Ratings, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester
  • Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g., Integral Ad Science)
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

  • medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off.
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Spark Foundry

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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
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$50K/yr – $74K/yr

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Senior Associate, Investment

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