Negotiator, National Video Investment

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a National Video media buyer responsible for negotiating, purchasing and managing national video buys across upfront, scatter and OTT, while mentoring Associate Negotiators. The role requires staying current with market conditions and delivering project timelines.

You will steward schedules, budgets, and network billing, contribute to post-analysis, and coordinate across sales networks to optimize buy integrity and opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field.
• Agency experience highly preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment.
• Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video.
• Strong negotiating and presenting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, train and mentor Associate Negotiators
• Negotiate and purchase National Video Upfront & Scatter activity & OTT buys
• Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
• Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
• Steward media schedules adhering to each client's buying guidelines
• Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
• Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
• Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for under-delivery
• Contribute to post-analysis reports
• Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines
• Communicate regularly with salespeople/networks and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded
• Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions
• Assist in development of cost per points, competitive checks and group projects

Job description

Company description

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupes largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Overview

Negotiate, purchase, maintain, and steward National Video media buys.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, train and mentor Associate Negotiators
• Negotiate and purchase National Video Upfront & Scatter activity & OTT buys
• Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
• Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
• Steward media schedules adhering to each client's buying guidelines
• Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
• Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
• Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for under-delivery
• Contribute to post-analysis reports
• Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines
• Communicate regularly with salespeople/networks and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded
• Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions
• Assist in development of cost per points, competitive checks and group projects

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
• Agency experience highly preferred
• 1+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
• Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video
• Strong negotiating and presenting skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX, Prisma) preferred

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto \"Viva La Différence\" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,300.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/12/2026.