Manager, Digital Activation

OMDUS OMD USA LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Group is seeking a Manager, Video Investment to lead planning, buying, and optimization of video campaigns across linear TV, streaming, and online video. You will drive end-to-end investment strategies and collaborate with strategy, planning, analytics, and client service teams to achieve client goals.

The role requires 4–7+ years of experience in media planning/buying with deep knowledge of TV, CTV/OTT, and digital video ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of experience in media planning/buying, focusing on video investment.
• Strong understanding of video landscape: linear TV, streaming (CTV/OTT), and digital video ecosystems.
• Experience with media tools/platforms (Nielsen, Comscore, DV360, The Trade Desk).
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of video investment strategies across linear TV, CTV/OTT, and online video platforms (e.g., YouTube, programmatic video).
• Manage end-to-end media buying process: planning, negotiation, placement, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with strategy, planning, analytics, and client service teams to meet business goals.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights, optimization recommendations, and post-campaign reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with media vendors, publishers, and technology partners to secure value and innovation opportunities.
• Monitor marketplace trends, emerging platforms, and audience behaviors to inform investment strategies.
• Oversee budget allocation and ensure campaigns are delivered within financial parameters.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and career development.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field

Tools

Nielsen

Comscore

DV360

The Trade Desk

Excel

Job description

Job Function: Media

Job Subfunction: Performance Media

Job Description: Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Video Investment to lead the planning, buying, and optimization of video media campaigns across linear TV, streaming, and digital video platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of video investment strategies across linear TV, CTV/OTT, and online video platforms (e.g., YouTube, programmatic video).
• Manage end-to-end media buying process, including planning, negotiation, placement, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with strategy, planning, analytics, and client service teams to ensure campaigns meet business goals.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights, optimization recommendations, and post- campaign reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with media vendors, publishers, and technology partners to secure value and innovation opportunities.
• Monitor marketplace trends, emerging platforms, and audience behaviors to inform investment strategies.
• Oversee budget allocation and ensure campaigns are delivered within financial parameters.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of experience in media planning/buying, with a focus on video investment.
• Strong understanding of the video landscape, including linear TV, streaming (CTV/OTT), and digital video ecosystems.
• Experience with media tools and platforms (e.g., Nielsen, Comscore, DV360, The Trade Desk).
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within an advertising agency environment.
• Familiarity with audience targeting, programmatic buying, and attribution models.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

New York: $50,000.00-$95,000.00

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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