Manager, Video Investment Job at Publicis Groupe in New York
Publicis Groupe, New York, NY, United States
Company description
Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.
Overview
The Manager, Investment is responsible for managing media portfolios of clients, as well as assisting in the creation and execution of media strategies and effectively communicating these strategies to clients. Also critical for this position is the development and management of a team of Video Associates, forging relationships with media partners, and applying these relationships to gain a deeper knowledge of the marketplace.
Responsibilities
Ability to have ownership of accounts and build strong working relationships with our clients
Ability to manage and mentor at least two team members
Arrange and run client and team meetings while helping to build cross-agency rapport
Negotiate total video purchases, inclusive of digital OLV
Oversee the development and presentation of media POVs for client
Present corporate ownership issues to clients
Develop marketplace analyses
Troubleshoot billing and allocation problems
Assist in research projects pertinent to their specific client
Assist in preparation and presentation of strategy and upfront to client
Management of daily/monthly/quarterly stewardship of buys
Aid video portal in Upfront negotiations
Assist in the development of Upfront Planning Costs and Bogey’s
Attend Video Investment Activation Boot Camp Training
Qualifications
3+ years in the media business, video experience preferred
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Strong negotiating abilities
Technical proficiency, particularly with the following tools is preferred:
Mediaocean, MBox
Nielsen Net Rating, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester
Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g. Integral Ad Science)
Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Able to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources
Technical proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrates professionalism and leadership skills
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.
Compensation Range: $75,050 - $120,159 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 05/12/2026.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.
Overview
The Manager, Investment is responsible for managing media portfolios of clients, as well as assisting in the creation and execution of media strategies and effectively communicating these strategies to clients. Also critical for this position is the development and management of a team of Video Associates, forging relationships with media partners, and applying these relationships to gain a deeper knowledge of the marketplace.
Responsibilities
Ability to have ownership of accounts and build strong working relationships with our clients
Ability to manage and mentor at least two team members
Arrange and run client and team meetings while helping to build cross-agency rapport
Negotiate total video purchases, inclusive of digital OLV
Oversee the development and presentation of media POVs for client
Present corporate ownership issues to clients
Develop marketplace analyses
Troubleshoot billing and allocation problems
Assist in research projects pertinent to their specific client
Assist in preparation and presentation of strategy and upfront to client
Management of daily/monthly/quarterly stewardship of buys
Aid video portal in Upfront negotiations
Assist in the development of Upfront Planning Costs and Bogey’s
Attend Video Investment Activation Boot Camp Training
Qualifications
3+ years in the media business, video experience preferred
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Strong negotiating abilities
Technical proficiency, particularly with the following tools is preferred:
Mediaocean, MBox
Nielsen Net Rating, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester
Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g. Integral Ad Science)
Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Able to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources
Technical proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrates professionalism and leadership skills
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.
Compensation Range: $75,050 - $120,159 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 05/12/2026.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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