Director, Sports Investment & Partnerships

Company descriptionZenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.OverviewOverview:Central point for all Verizon sports deals. Negotiate sponsorship deals, allocate, manage added value and work closely with the larger Investment team to maintain, and steward National Video Sports media buys.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate and purchase National Video Sports sponsorship activity (linear + digital)Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publicationsHelp oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunitiesOversee, train and mentor Associate DirectorWork closely with the brand Investment teams to manage schedules, delivery, budgets and trafficAlign with clients and brand teams to allocate multi-brand propertiesContribute to post-analysis reportsCommunicate regularly with salespeople and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewardedAdvise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptionsContribute to Upfront decksProvide insight/expertise to client and Investment/Planning teams on Sports marketplaceAttend weekly meetings (clients and internal)Mentor media trainees within the groupMeet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelinesQualificationsB.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related fieldAgency and sports sponsorships experience highly preferred8+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environmentExperience negotiating TV dayparts and online videoStrong negotiating and presenting skillsExcellent communication, organizational and analytical skillsDetail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferredAdditional informationOur Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.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.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Veterans Encouraged to Apply.#LI-EH1Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $160,000.00/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 9/7/2026.