Overview

The Director, Video Investment manage all investments across the full Video eco-system (Linear TV, FEP, VOD, OTT, Mobile, Connected TV, etc). You should have the skills and abilities to see the opportunity to create new ways of working, learn more about the evolving digital and content influence, and help push boundaries for pharma in the Video space.

Responsibilities

Video Activation

• Manages the Video Activation Process across multiple clients independently and efficiently:
  • Direct and manage the daily workflow of campaigns across the video eco-system (linear TV, FEP, VOD, OTT, Mobile,
  • Connected TV, Addressable), including proposal development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recaps
  • Assume accountability and ownership of campaign execution for assigned client accounts
  • Review client deliverables for quality, ensuring that recommendations and work product are sound and viable
  • Assist with the development of strategic proposals
  • Understand and effectively communicate value proposition, technology, and processes as related to the growth of current and prospective agency accounts
  • Participate in forecasting exercises for senior management
  • Develop processes to ensure data integrity and implement across the agency
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the systems used such as MediaOcean/Prisma or other digital buying tools, Ad
  • Servers/Verification, DSPs, Social Platforms, DMPs, and internal proprietary tools
  • Provide ideas and solutions for pain points/problems in processes; work alongside internal and external teams to develop best practices, enhancements, and tools to improve these
  • Determine and activate how to deliver necessary data to teams for various reporting purposes
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams and external teams
  • Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure trust and confidence with our buying partners
  • Cultivate a team-focused mentality across the larger Investment team
  • Work with New Business to help with pitch and plan development as it pertains to prospective clients

Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of all basic media systems/tools/processes (ie. MediaOcean, Prisma, Spectra/Media Bank)
• Experience with all areas of National and Local Video, including Linear, OLV, CTV, Addressable
• Solid listening skills and takes notes during meetings, disseminates notes and follow-up as appropriate
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and can concisely explain complicated ideas and changes/differences in results.
• Comfortable with presenting, in person and virtually, to client and internal teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, while delegating and managing work of associate appropriately
• Ability to work in a matrix (multi-supervisory) environment; can multi-task, manage one's time, and demonstrate personal organization and ability to meet deadlines (strong work ethic)
• Adherence to agency procedures (on-time and accurate timesheets, GDPs, 360 feedback)
• Expertise in Microsoft Power Point, Excel and Word

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years media buying or activation experience
• Minimum of 2-3+ years digital experience
• 1-2+ years managing external partner & client relationships
• 1-2+ years people management experience
• Optional: HCP/DTC/Pharma experience

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.

Compensation Range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $139,965.00/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 7/1/2026.