Video Partnerships Manager — Strategic Media Negotiator

Initiative; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Initiative is seeking a Manager, Video Partnerships in New York to lead national video buying activity, negotiate buys, and track performance while growing client relationships. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align with client KPIs and develop opportunities beyond traditional paid media environments.

The role requires leadership to guide a team, strong negotiation skills, and extensive experience across multiple media channels.

Qualifications

• Experience buying network, cable and syndication with media company.
• Experience negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven superior customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience across a variety of media channels.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a backup to the Associate Director for client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIs.
• Update status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentations.
• Write POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client business.
• Stay knowledgeable about the client’s business and competitors to determine advertising and media needs.
• Direct and provide guidance to the team, ensuring superior negotiations for maximum value and efficiency.
• Oversee media negotiations for various channels and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of programming trends, marketplace conditions, and train negotiators.

Connaissances

Media buying

Negotiation

Communication

Customer service

Excel

PowerPoint

Inventory management

Outils

MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system

Description du poste

Initiative is seeking a Manager, Video Partnerships in New York to lead national video buying activity, negotiate buys, and track performance while growing client relationships. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align with client KPIs and develop opportunities beyond traditional paid media environments.

The role requires leadership to guide a team, strong negotiation skills, and extensive experience across multiple media channels.