Agency:
Omnicom Media

Job Function:
Media

Job Subfunction:
Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:
Position Overview
The Senior Negotiator, Video Partnerships role at Initiative is responsible for managing client's video investments as well as assisting in the creation and execution of media strategies and effectively communicating these strategies to clients. The position requires the ability to think "big picture" and is the first step towards management. A high level of attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work under pressure is required.
Responsibilities
Become knowledgeable about client's business and its competitors to determine sufficient advertising and media needs and ensure plans are properly executed and delivered
Assist in upfront negotiations and execute scatter needs
Begin to allocate budgets to media partners based on research and client goals
Oversee the evaluation of media plans of National TV linear as well as alternative video including OTT, cinema, online video, VOD
Enter buys into MBOX to ensure system reflects accurate buys and oversee discrepancy resolutions
Develop and maintain media partner relationships; Negotiate pricing that reflects efficiencies and clients objectives
Assist Manager in providing management with market conditions/changes; offer solutions to market problems as early as possible in negotiation process
Monitor network buys daily based on audience delivery data to insure delivery in flight

Required Skills and Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy and Communications Design teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
Knowledgeable in media math
Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system

Desired Skills and Experience
Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
2+ years of Media experience. Preferably as a Partnerships Associate Skills
Proven problem solving ability
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities

Wage and Benefits
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.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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