Manager, Video Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Manage National video buying activity, including negotiating buys and tracking performance
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and serve as backup to the Associate Director
• Update status documents, prepare email recommendations, and create buy presentations
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with client KPIs
• Oversee media negotiations for TV and POLV channels
• Direct and provide guidance to the Partnerships team to develop their skills
• Identify non-traditional partnership opportunities outside standard paid media environments

Requirements

• Experience buying network, cable, and syndication within the media industry
• Experience negotiating upfront, scatter, and opportunistic buys
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of local senior buying or supervising experience
• Working knowledge of comScore Media Metrix or Nielsen NetView
• Strong knowledge of Mediabank and Prisma
• Proven leadership ability and experience supervising a team
• Established relationships with Networks
• Prior B2B experience

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• Flex spending
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee discount and stock purchase programs
• Paid family benefits