Manager, Video Partnerships

Business Overview

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty.

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Position Overview

The Manager, Video Partnerships is the base-level management role on the Video Partnerships team, with responsibilities including managing all National video buying activity, negotiating buys, checking preliminary and final post buy delivery, and tracking performance. Managers assist with the management of Partnerships team - developing their skills, evaluating their performance, and managing their growth. The individual is tasked with developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Manager will drive the team to explore and identify non-traditional partnerships opportunities. This is critical to their development and the success of the Partnerships division. The Manager of Video Partnerships will need to be able to identify partnership opportunities that can exist outside of the standard paid media environments.

Responsibilities

* 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

Required Skills and Experience

* Experience buying network, cable and syndication with Media company or experience within the Media Industry

* Experience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Proven superior customer service skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferred

* Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system

* Experience across a variety of media channels

Desired Skills and Experience

* Working knowledge of third party Internet marketing research: com Score Media Metrix, Nielsen Net View, @Plan, Net Ratings, and others

* Demonstrated ability to think and execute "out of the box" ideas

* Strong developed relationships with the Networks

* 4+ years of local senior buying/supervising or related industry experience

* Proven leadership ability and/or prior experience in supervising a team

* Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure

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At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

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We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

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