Video Investment Manager: Lead TV & OLV Strategy

Hearts & Science; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearts & Science in Chicago is seeking a Manager on the Video Investment team to advise clients and internal teams. You will be recognized as a thought leader in TV and Online Video (OLV) media, guiding the negotiation, activation, and execution of client initiatives.

This role requires expertise across media activation and the ability to apply investment principles to client objectives, with ownership of the budget authorization process within Video Investment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of TV and OLV media experience; OLV expertise must extend beyond FEP proficiency.
• Strong media and business acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of the media and marketing landscape, particularly within TV and OLV investment.
• Thorough understanding of media dynamics and how channels perform together.
• Understanding of Investment functions and SBUs.
• Experience with leading media activation and measurement platforms.
• Proficiency in campaign trafficking, ad serving, programmatic buying, audience measurement, reporting and media financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the development, implementation, negotiation, and maintenance of TV and OLV media plans.
• Manage TV and OLV budgets across brands, campaigns, vendors, and partners.
• Communicate account and team status updates to management at a senior level.
• Support the development and growth of team members, including Senior Associates and Associates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage client media-related issues, proactively developing solutions and resolving challenges.
• Interview candidates for junior-level positions.
• Lead relationships with key creative agencies, particularly for branded entertainment activations.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships.
• Represent and promote the interests of Hearts & Science internally and externally.
• Motivate, lead, train, and develop team members to achieve shared objectives.
• Meet regularly with media sales executives and industry representatives to identify opportunities.
• Stay informed on industry trends and events that impact clients or business performance.

Skills

TV and OLV media

Campaign management

Budget management

Client relations

Leadership

Media activation platforms

Programmatic buying

Analytics collaboration

Negotiation

Tools

MediaOcean

CM360

DV360

Amazon DSP

IAS

VideoAmp

Innovid

Flashtalking

Job description

Hearts & Science in Chicago is seeking a Manager on the Video Investment team to advise clients and internal teams. You will be recognized as a thought leader in TV and Online Video (OLV) media, guiding the negotiation, activation, and execution of client initiatives.

This role requires expertise across media activation and the ability to apply investment principles to client objectives, with ownership of the budget authorization process within Video Investment.