Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. is hiring: Manager, Local & Audio in New York

The primary responsibility of the Manager, Local Investment is to operate as a senior buyer whose responsibility is to negotiate cost-efficient media schedules on behalf of the clients. Supported by the Associate, media buyer, the Manager, Local Investment coordinates all aspects of the buying process in top 30 markets.

Responsibilities:

Media Buying and Execution

• Negotiate cost-efficient schedules on behalf of the clients
• Coordinate all aspects of the buying process
• Maintain all purchase schedules
• Work closely with vendors
• Generate Media Ocean and HudsonMX reports as required
• Seek creative solutions to enhance buy product
• Post all media schedules in accordance with client buying guidelines and secure any owed compensatory weight if necessary

Client & Internal Relationships

• Assist Sr. Manager in advising clients on integrating media into their advertising and marketing programs
• Grow business opportunities within current clients
• Work with Sr. Manager to develop and oversee junior staff, manage time, train, ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Keep up with the latest trends in media
• Inform clients/teams of new opportunities or issues
• Participate in face-to-face client meetings as applicable
• Build positive relationships with internal and external teams and set a good example for Associate and Sr. Associate levels

Strategic Thinking & Leadership

• Provide guidance to team members and promote a collaborative team environment
• Ensure key information regarding client/vendor issues, market landscape changes, and internal agency issues is communicated
• Construct and deliver accurate, honest, and timely performance management documents
• Work with management to develop strategies for media buys
• Share new advertising opportunities with the media department
• Strategize to use media dollars effectively for client benefit

Communication Skills

• Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
• Write clearly, compellingly, and concisely
• Organize ideas logically and sequentially
• Assist in developing media presentations and tactical POVs
• Create clear, persuasive client reports
• Deliver information in a manner that moves the audience to action

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of media buying experience, including at least 1 year at the Buyer/Sr. Associate level
• Experience negotiating with media vendors
• Knowledge of Media Ocean & Hudson MX
• Understanding of media research terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The annual salary range for this position is $65K-$100K. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave. For details, visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Location: New York

Brand: Dentsu X

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Dentsu values diversity and equal opportunity. We support accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com for assistance.

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