Senior Video Partnerships Negotiator

Initiative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Flex spending

Life insurance

Disability

Employee discount program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family benefits

Job summary

Initiative, a leading media agency in New York, seeks a Senior Negotiator for Video Partnerships to manage client video investments and help shape media strategies. The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will participate in upfront negotiations, allocate budgets, and oversee national TV, OTT, cinema, and online video buys. This is a growth path toward management within a fast-paced, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation experience with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of media math and budgeting.
• Familiarity with MBox or similar inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn client business and competitors to tailor advertising plans.
• Assist in upfront negotiations and execute scatter buys.
• Allocate budgets to media partners based on research and goals.
• Oversee media plans including National TV, OTT, cinema, online video.
• Enter buys in MBOX and manage discrepancy resolutions.
• Build and maintain media partner relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Support management with market conditions and solutions early in negotiations.
• Monitor network buys daily for in-flight delivery.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Excel

Media math

MBox knowledge

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Initiative, a leading media agency in New York, seeks a Senior Negotiator for Video Partnerships to manage client video investments and help shape media strategies. The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will participate in upfront negotiations, allocate budgets, and oversee national TV, OTT, cinema, and online video buys. This is a growth path toward management within a fast-paced, diverse team.