Manager, Video Partnerships

Position Summary 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 partnership 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 & 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. 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 & Experience Working knowledge of third party internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView, @Plan, NetRatings, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Initiative