Senior Negotiator, Video Partnerships

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

 

The Senior Negotiator, Video Partnerships role 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
• Mediabrands does not require candidates to have a college degree

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

 

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

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. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a