Manager, Video Partnerships (Investment)

Initiative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plans

Flex spending

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family benefits

Job summary

Initiative is seeking a Video Partnerships Manager to lead national TV, video, and streaming campaigns. You will negotiate, place media, and maintain client accounts from initial talks through campaign wrap-up.

You will mentor associates, stay ahead of industry trends, and collaborate with planning teams on budgets, strategies, and media enhancements. Strong presentation and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of agency experience required.
• Experience developing, negotiating and executing National TV, Video and Digital Streaming campaigns.
• Exposure to advanced TV and alternative currencies.
• Multi-screen negotiation experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook.
• Strong math and computer skills with excellent writing; advanced Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with media buying and media research software.
• Some management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Skilled communicator and capable presenter.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the national buying process with audience tracking and strategic negotiations.
• Execute data-driven TV and Video campaigns.
• Develop strategies and enhancements with the planning group.
• Mentor and supervise younger team members.
• Lead team to create buys meeting client objectives and KPIs.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings.
• Present in person and virtually.
• Research trends and innovations in media buying.
• Delegate workflow effectively across projects.

Skills

National TV campaigns

Video & streaming

Client relationship management

Team mentorship

Budget management

Data-driven decisions

Multi-screen negotiation

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentations

Strong writing

Tools

Media buying software

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytics tools

Job description

The Video Partnerships Manager is responsible for the negotiation and placement of all media for existing clients. As a Manager, you are responsible for all video, streaming, and advanced TV negotiations and account maintenance. The Manager will be part of a team assigned to specific clients and help manage the account from the start of negotiations to the final campaign wrap up and help manage a team of negotiators assigned to the accounts.

The Manager will mentor and train associates and negotiators. The successful candidate must also be a creative thinker, incorporating the latest media trends and innovations, including streaming video and online video. Candidate should exhibit a can-do attitude to tackle all assignments, exhibit the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, and be a creative problem solver that participates and takes interest in the agency, the industry, and the success of our clients.

The Manager will learn to deal effectively with clients and work closely with our planning group in managing budgets, developing strategies, negotiating media buys, and executing customized enhancements. It is imperative that this candidate follows technology and creative work to stay on top of pertinent information and trends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Video Partnerships Manager will manage all aspects of the national buying process, including detailed audience tracking, strategic negotiations, and tactical scheduling
• Execution of Data-driven and Addressable TV and Video campaigns when applicable
• Must deal effectively with clients and work closely with our media planning group in developing strategies and customized enhancements
• Creative right brain thinker with a keen business sense
• Ability to mentor, train and supervise the younger members of the team
• Understands how to determine best KPI for client objectives and main metrics to evaluate for best KPI return. Can successfully pull in past or projected campaign metrics to support media recommendation.
• Forms strong relationships with media vendors
• Research and report on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying
• Ability to present in person and virtually
• Maintains Strong client relationships developed by participating in regular client/agency meetings
• Ability to lead team in developing buys that are strategic, deliver on client objectives and meet goals
• Ensure proper delegation and workflow for team on all projects

Qualifications

4+ years of agency experience required

• Passionate about advertising and the ability to spread that passion to others
• Solid experience in developing, negotiating and executing National TV, Video and Digital Streaming campaigns
• Exposure to advanced TV and alternative currencies
• Multi-screen negotiation experience key
• Personal Computer proficiency; MS Office preferred including MS Outlook
• Solid math and computer skills required, along with excellent writing skills. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Experience with media buying and media research software
• Some management or supervisory experience preferred
• Skilled communicator
• Ability to present to an audience

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.