Assistant Associate, Investment - Orion

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that develops and manages strategic media trade relationships and investment partnerships in collaboration with Omnicom Media buying agencies and media partners. The Assistant Associate, Video Investment supports the Video Investment team with the day-to-day management, tracking, reconciliation, and stewardship of partnerships across linear television, connected TV (CTV), streaming, and digital video. The role calls for strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn the media investment landscape while supporting operational and financial objectives. The position maintains investment records and tracking systems, supports billing reconciliation and reporting, and coordinates with internal buying teams and media partners to gather and validate investment, delivery, and billing information. It also contributes to financial analyses, process improvements, and the team's ongoing investment operations. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office a minimum of three days per week, subject to local law and any additional direction from the agency or manager.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong Excel skills, including organizing, analyzing, and reconciling large data sets using formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external media partners.
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced media investment environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the media advertising industry, particularly linear television, connected TV, streaming, or digital video.
Experience with Salesforce or other media buying and financial tracking platforms.
Basic understanding of media investment terminology, buying processes, billing reconciliation, and inventory management.
Exposure to financial reporting, data management, or investment tracking.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and positive interpersonal skills.
Interest in developing media investment, vendor relationship management, and negotiation skills.
Ability to recommend process improvements and contribute to operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Support management, tracking, and maintenance of media investments and strategic partnerships across linear TV, CTV, streaming, and digital video.
Maintain accurate investment records, partnership trackers, and internal databases, ensuring consistency and data integrity.
Input, update, and reconcile investment information in Excel spreadsheets, Salesforce, and other applicable internal systems.
Assist with tracking client media buys, investment commitments, partnership utilization, and available media inventory.
Coordinate with internal buying teams and media partners to obtain investment details, delivery reports, billing information, and required documentation.
Support monthly billing reconciliation, identify discrepancies, and work with internal teams and media partners to resolve outstanding issues.
Track media investment performance, financial commitments, and partnership balances to support accurate reporting and forecasting.
Maintain records of insertion orders, media authorizations, and supporting investment documentation.
Communicate with media partners to obtain reporting, validate investment information, and address routine operational inquiries.
Support preparation of recurring reports, investment summaries, and financial analyses for management.
Collaborate with Video Investment Specialists, Managers, and senior leadership on special projects, reporting requirements, and day-to-day investment operations.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance workflow efficiency.
Develop working knowledge of traditional television, streaming services, programmatic video, and emerging media investment opportunities.