Associate Director, National Video Investment Job at Zenith in New York

Associate Director, National Video Investment

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Company Description

Zenith is a full-service media agency with capabilities and expertise across all channels and disciplines. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the #1 media buying network in the Americas and #2 globally. As “The ROI Agency,” Zenith’s expertise lies in driving real, tangible business outcomes, not just media metrics, that will have a measurable effect on our clients’ business. Every investment we make has an ROI mindset—not just for our clients, but for our agency at large. We’re focused on driving the maximum value for our people, our capabilities and our media investments for some of the world’s leading brands.

Overview

Zenith is looking for an Associate Director, Integrated National Video and Digital Investment. Primary responsibilities include negotiating and maintaining national video and digital buys across broadcast, cable, sports, and unwired TV, as well as VOD and OLV, as well as audio, podcasts, and high impact digital sponsorships. They will assist with various projects and help train junior staff. This role reports into the Director of National Video Investment.

Responsibilities

• Building and implementing media buys recommendations to support strategic agenda across Linear/OTT, digital, social, custom content programs, and emerging media channels - playing key role in Upfront & Digital Tactical, and ad hoc Scatter development
• Assessing media and ROI performance, with focus on pushing marketplace for new & innovative deals
• Managing account billings and budgets, creating accurate projections for investments & fees
• Work with members of affiliated agencies associated with client’s business
• Interact with buying/planning groups in monitoring and producing weekly performance reports
• Maintain and produce required media results and management reports
• Manage and maintain all files and records pertaining to client’s activities and billings
• Ensure all client deliverables are being met (timelines, goals, budgets, etc.)
• Interact with vendors in the planning, negotiating and implementation of plans as needed, fostering strong relationships on behalf of the client & agency
• Generate and handle administrative functions associated with the ordering and managing of a TV schedule
• Serve as main day-to-day contact across various internal pillars, marketplace, and client

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• Agency experience highly preferred
• 4+ years of experience in Media, specifically with National Video
• Excellent communication skills
• Direct client contact experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• People management experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge MBOX and Prisma

Additional Information

Our 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $120,000.

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