Director, National Video Investment

Company description
Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Overview
Central point for all Verizon sports deals. Negotiate sponsorship deals, allocate, manage added value and work closely with the larger Investment team to maintain, and steward National Video Sports media buys.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and purchase National Video Sports sponsorship activity (linear + digital)

Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications

Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities

Oversee, train and mentor Associate Director

Work closely with the brand Investment teams to manage schedules, delivery, budgets and traffic

Align with clients and brand teams to allocate multi‑brand properties

Contribute to post‑analysis reports

Communicate regularly with salespeople and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded

Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions

Contribute to Upfront decks

Provide insight/expertise to client and Investment/Planning teams on Sports marketplace

Attend weekly meetings (clients and internal)

Mentor media trainees within the group

Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines

Qualifications

B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field

Agency and sports sponsorships experience highly preferred

8+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment

Experience negotiating TV dayparts and online video

Strong negotiating and presenting skills

Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills

Detail‑oriented, able to multi‑task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred

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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Compensation
Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $160,000.00 annually.

Application deadline: 9/7/2026.

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