Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of national video campaigns across Linear, Streaming, CTV, and Digital Video.
• Manage the end-to-end video buying process across assigned client portfolio.
• Compile planning cost estimates and develop media investment recommendations.
• Oversee negotiations conducted by Buyers to ensure competitive pricing and added value.
• Review and approve all video buys prior to campaign launch.
• Partner with APEX on Video Buying Solutions (VBS), preferred partnerships, and marketplace opportunities.
• Develop and present final video buy recommendations to internal and client stakeholders.
• Manage Digital, Linear, Streaming, and CTV partnerships to maximize campaign performance.
• Oversee Buyers and Associates on campaign stewardship, pacing, delivery, and season-to-date reporting.
• Proactively identify and resolve campaign execution issues while ensuring delivery against client objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in media buying, activation, or investment, with a preferred focus on Digital Video, Streaming, CTV, and/or Linear media
• Previous experience mentoring or leading junior team members, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams and external media partners
• Strong understanding of the national video marketplace, including traditional and emerging media channels
• Experience managing multiple campaigns and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to translate campaign performance into actionable business recommendations
• Experience with media planning, buying, and reporting platforms, such as Prisma, Mediaocean, DCM, DV, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or HCP/DTC marketing experience is a plus