Senior Manager, National Video Investment

Dentsu; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu is seeking a Senior Manager, National Video Investment to lead national video investment for a major client portfolio. This hybrid role based in New York City or Chicago includes negotiating buys, monitoring delivery and performance, and guiding junior team members through daily operations.

You will partner with media planners and vendors, develop client strategies, and deliver value across upfront, scatter, and post-buy analyses while staying aligned with client objectives and industry

Qualifications

• 4+ years of linear TV video investment experience.
• Experience managing junior team members.
• Experience in media tools such as MediaOcean & Prisma.
• Experience working on a large, portfolio brand.
• Strong Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate video buys on upfront and scatter basis.
• Partner with media planners and vendors to develop and implement added value and integrations.
• Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of Associates and Senior Associates.
• Develop subject‑matter expertise of client industry and marketplace landscape.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to accurately represent their POV.
• Partner with media planners & vendors to develop and implement added value and integrations.

Skills

Video investment

People management

Excel proficiency

Tools

MediaOcean

Prisma

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are a global network, with 71,000 people around the world, coming together to deliver end-to-end experience transformation. We integrate our services across Media, CXM and Creative while pushing the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for our brands, people and society. Through innovation, we ensure the impact our clients need to drive growth, while also generating a positive effect in the industry. We are looking to add a Senior Manager, National Video Investment, to work on a global consumer goods corporation. You will work with a supportive team of people who are invested in providing you with opportunities to grow in your leadership capabilities and to continue building your skill set. You will report to the Associate Director on the team. This is a hybrid role based in New York City, NY or Chicago, IL As the Senior Manager, National Video Investment, you will manage all national video investment activity for your account. You will negotiate buys, check preliminary, final, and post- buy delivery/tracking performance to ensure buys meet client expectations.

As the Senior Manager, National Video Investment, you will manage all national video investment activity for your account. You will negotiate buys, check preliminary, final, and post- buy delivery/tracking performance to ensure buys meet client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate video buys on an upfront and scatter basis
• Partner with media planners and vendors to develop and implement added value and integrations
• Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of Associates and Senior Associates
• Develop subject‑matter expertise of the client industry and marketplace landscape (media tools – buying systems, research, resources and associations)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to accurately represent their POV
• Partner with media planners & vendors to develop and implement added value and integrations

Qualifications

• 4+ years of linear TV video investment experience
• Experience managing junior team members
• Experience in media tools such as: MediaOcean & Prisma
• Experience working on a large, portfolio brand
• Strong excel experience

Desired, but not required

• Digital video investment experience

Why dentsu

You’ll lead high‑impact search work at a moment when the discipline is expanding rapidly. This role offers the chance to grow deep expertise in GEO, LLMO, and advanced SEO, manage and develop a strong team, and help define how modern search and AI‑driven discovery evolve in practice.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is 75K- 90K. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Work Location and Hybrid Policy

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in‑person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Location

New York - 150 E 42nd

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Employment Opportunity

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation– exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business, and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way– helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work