Saatchi & Saatchi

Director, National Video Investment

Saatchi & Saatchi$121K — $194K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in national media investment buying
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • Expertise in negotiating TV dayparts and online video
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and mentor junior staff including Associate Directors, Supervisors, and Associates
  • Negotiate and purchase national video advertising
  • Maintain knowledge of marketplace conditions through industry engagement
  • Deliver on project timelines while adhering to client buying guidelines
  • Steward media schedules and execute added value opportunities
  • Monitor buy performance and negotiate makegoods for underdelivery
  • Contribute to post-analysis reports and communicate recommendations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Family forming assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
Full Job Description
Overview

Overview:
Primary responsibilities including negotiating and maintaining national video buys across broadcast, cable and unwired TV, as well as VOD and OLV. Assist with various projects and help train junior staff. Develop PoVs on partners and branded content. This role reports into the Vice President of National Video Activation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee, train and mentor Associate Directors, Supervisors, Negotiators and Associates
  • Mentor media trainees within the group
  • Negotiate and purchase National Video scatter/upfront activity
  • Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
  • Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
  • Steward media schedules adhering to each client's buying guidelines
  • Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
  • Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
  • Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for underdelivery
  • Contribute to post-analysis reports
  • Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines
  • Communicate regularly with salespeople and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded
  • Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions
  • Assist in development of cost per points, competitive checks and group projects

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • 8+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
  • Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video
  • Strong negotiating and presenting skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred

Additional information

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $194,220.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/22/2026.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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