Specialist, National Video Investment

Canvas Worldwide, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Do Good Day

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Canvas Worldwide is seeking a Specialist to support the national video investment process, collaborating with strategy teams and network partners to ensure Hyundai/KIA/Genesis video plans meet campaign goals.

You will manage day-to-day buying activities, negotiate with multimedia partners, and ensure timely enter and execution in systems. Strong MS Office and MediaOcean/Prisma knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in National Video Investment across traditional linear and online video.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Working knowledge of MediaOcean, Prisma, NPower and programmatic buy-side platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in analyzing proposals and managing partner buy negotiations.
• Oversee daily monitoring of network buys, deadlines for schedules, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Provide hands-on training to Associates on negotiating buys and maintaining media schedules in Prisma and MediaOcean.
• Develop knowledge of client goals, guidelines and strategies.
• Evaluate media opportunities and make recommendations.
• Evolve buying and negotiation skills with manager guidance.
• Perform basic buying functions as instructed by manager.
• Provide admin/systems support to buying teams and agency at large.
• Stay current with department tools and research; apply to planning and stewardship of buys.
• Set up and maintain required reports as directed by manager.
• Present post-buy reports to Hyundai/KIA/Genesis clients with manager support.
• Be personable; maintain strong relationships with network partners.

Skills

MS Office fluency

MediaOcean

Prisma

NPower

Programmatic buy side platforms

Project management

Prioritization

Relationship building

Verbal & written communication

Team player / independent

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MediaOcean

Prisma

NPower

Programmatic platforms

Job description

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you \"Challenge the Comfortable?\" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's \"Best Places to Work\" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Role

Reporting to the Supervisor of National Investment, the Specialist will support the media buying process by working closely with agency strategy teams and network partners to ensure that Hyundai/KIA/Genesis video media plans are delivering to campaign goals.

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day buying activities through negotiations with multimedia partners and by ensuring that buys are entered in the system and executed in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in analyzing proposals and managing partner buy negotiations
• Oversee daily monitoring of network buys, set specific deadlines for schedules, and ensure resolution of any billing discrepancies
• Deliver hands on training to Associates that will allow them to become proficient in negotiating buys and in the daily maintenance of media schedules in Prisma and MediaOcean
• Develop a working knowledge of your client’s goals, guidelines and strategies
• Evaluate media opportunities and make appropriate recommendations
• Work with manager to evolve buying and negotiation skills
• Perform basic buying functions as instructed by your manager
• Provide admin/systems support to the buying teams under assigned clients and agency at large
• Stay current with all department tools and research and work with managers and strategy to apply to planning and stewardship of buys
• Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by manager
• Deliver and present post-buy reports to Hyundai/KIA/Genesis clients with the support of manager
• Be personable, your work and your relationship with network partners will allow you to perform your responsibilities in an efficient manner

Qualifications

• You should be fluent in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Have a working knowledge in MediaOcean, Prisma, NPower, Programmatic buy side platforms, Measurement Partners
• Self-starter with proven ability to drive projects from start to finish in a timely manner
• Possess a strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present in a clear and actionable way
• A collaborative team player who can work independently and as part of a matrix structure
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying ways to improve the work product
• Previous experience in personal finance, banking, credit cards, or apps a plus
• Passionate about generating groundbreaking ideas and infusing our team with a fresh perspective to drive creativity
• Positive attitude and energy – good vibes only!

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-2 year(s) of experience in National Video Investment with the ability to execute buys across both traditional linear and online video platforms

$70,400 - $70,400 a year

Salary and Benefits

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program and monthly wellness allowance.

In-Office Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring