Manager, Digital Partnerships

Business Overview 

We understand what makes people human and how they interact with their environment... and it's more than their demographic, their condition, or their profession. With over $17 Billion in marketplace clout, and part of the IPG Mediabrands family, Healix is an innovative global healthcare media agency with unparalleled buying power, preferred rates, and a proven track record for success. We’re a company filled with creative thinkers who are experts in healthcare, and who examine issues, brainstorm solutions, and recommend media engagement strategies based on insights that others often don’t see. 

Position Summary

The Manager, Digital Partnerships is responsible for leading the team of Negotiators and Associates who develop and execute on all digital media plans from inception to completion. The Manager is the monitor of all deliverables, responsible for ensuring work is to specification and correct, as well as in charge of overseeing any applicable teamwork, resource/allocation, growth and development. The Manager will drive the team to explore and identify non-traditional partnerships opportunities. This is critical to their development and the success of the Partnerships division. The Manager of Digital Partnerships will need to be able to identify partnership opportunities that can exist outside of the standard paid media environments and effectively maximize communication across owned and earned media platforms as well.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients on marketplace intelligence, negotiation, and partnership needs, aligning with client KPIs
• Maintain daily client contact, manage requests, and foster relationships with media partners
• Present plan recommendations, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams
• Act as a key liaison, mentor associates, and ensure high-quality work standards
• Lead strategic media planning, participate in KPI and RFP development
• Manage partner negotiations, oversee budget and billing, and maintain campaign oversight.
• Provide guidance on reports and presentations, manage Analytics and Ad Ops relationship.
• Secure competitive marketplace pricing, foster strong media partner relationships, and apply knowledge of MAGNA's investment strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Fundamental understanding of Prisma, media tools as well as syndicated tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop integrated marketing communication plans encompassing traditional and non-traditional media strategies
• Ability to delegate and oversee Associates and Negotiators workload
• Experience with campaign management/ad serving technology: Double Click DART, Atlas DMT, Media Mind
• 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
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing
• 4+ years of experience in digital media planning/buying

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 competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

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