Vice President, Video Investment

Publicis Media • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • 2d ago

Company description

Infinite Roar is a full-service, brand-building, modern media powerhouse, seamlessly combining the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global leader.

Fiercely devoted to partnering with ambitious brands driven by an insatiable hunger for growth, we harness the immense power of the Publicis Media network to drive better outcomes overnight.

At Infinite Roar, we're driven by the exhilaration of the hunt and the triumph of the catch, all the while serving as faithful guardians of our brand we serve. It’s an evocation of our heritage as a "king of the jungle," as well as a recognition of the need of aspiring leaders to outshout the competition without having to outspend it.

Under the direction of dynamic leaders with hands-on experience helping disruptor and challenger brands make outsized noise in the market, Infinite Roar delivers boutique service and insights alongside world-class buying clout, research and tools, and results.

Overview

Negotiate, purchase, maintain, and steward National Video media buys

Responsibilities

Oversee, train and mentor Assistant Negotiators

Mentor media trainees within the group

Negotiate and purchase National Video scatter/upfront activity

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

Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics

Steward media schedules adhering to each client’s buying guidelines

Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities

Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing

Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for under delivery

Contribute to post-analysis reports

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

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

Assist in development of cost per points, competitive checks and group projects

Qualifications

Agency experience highly preferred

Sports experience highly preferred

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

Compensation Range: $146,490 - $210,420 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 01/27/2025.

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