Senior Associate, Integrated Investment

Business Overview 

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients' businesses.  We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Sony, and General Mills. UM is globally headquartered in New York, with North American offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto.   

At UM, we know our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued. We prioritize personal and professional growth, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue passion projects, and celebrate our people and community with moments of joy and spontaneity. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture of care that permeates every element of the company from work flexibility to career planning to regular talent reviews, and more. Our DNA, for UM, helps guide us in all that we do:   

• Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work 
• Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do  
• Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible  
• Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone  
• Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world  

We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work several times over, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. But feedback is most meaningful when it comes from our own people: over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work and 95% say they are proud to work at UM. 

Position Overview

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the UM team as a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment. In this role you will assist in the media buying process for a top client and help take linear and digital buying to the next level. As a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment you will create, innovate, and guide the buying process. This opportunity will kick-start your career in media and provide a platform to partner with the world’s leading consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily monitoring of network buys, set specific deadlines for schedules, and ensure resolution of any billing discrepancies 
• Monitor cable and syndicated buys based on audience delivery data 
• Collaborate with team members to develop and manage digital media plans, providing guidance to associates
• Evaluate partner proposals, negotiate plan details, and manage budget allocation and optimization
• Secure competitive marketplace pricing, foster strong media partner relationships, and apply knowledge of investment strategies
• Evaluate submissions and negotiate pricing 
• Prepare presentation materials, encompassing all pertinent data on buy, for submission to client 
• Train associates on best practices of linear and digital buying

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to perform media financial operations 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem-solving ability 
• Proficiency with MediaOcean Prisma, MBOX or equivalent Inventory Management systems
• UM does not require candidates to have a college degree

Desired Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years of integrated digital/video buying experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word 

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 den