Manager, Video Investment

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

5d•$50,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Video Investment manages day-to-day activities of all national buying needs – negotiate, implement and monitor buys for clients. The Supervisor, NBI acts as the liaison between broadcast stations (network and cable), vendors, and clients. He/She manages the preparation, development, execution and stewardship of media buys as well as oversees client integrations and added value opportunities. Also accountable for supporting the team and ensuring buys are executed in a timely and efficient manner. In addition, the position involves managing and training the Negotiator(s) and Assistant Negotiator(s).

Requirements

Strong knowledge of buying systems and marketplace intelligence
Four-year college degree
4 - 7 years previous media buying experience.
Proven analytical and communication skills.
Proven prioritizing skills.
Able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Able to work under independently or as part of a team.
Must be able to work under deadline.
Donovan Experience.
Advance level of proficiency with Microsoft Word for Windows and Excel

Responsibilities

Manage solid client relationships
Supervise the Negotiator(s) and Assistant Negotiator(s) on all day-to-day activities for specific clients
Present buys and post-analysis
Issue directives to Investment group to guide buying process
Meet with Negotiators and communicate approved plan for implementation
Update planning team on status of client projects
Manage the negotiation, presentation, and implementation of national television and cable schedules
Train Negotiator and Assistant Negotiator in all aspects of national broadcast (schedule maintenance, strategies, programming, and negotiating), as well as the client(s) business and industry
Interview applicants for junior-level positions
Project cost per points based on current buys.
Alert clients, Supervisor of market place shifts that affect future buys.
Follow buying guidelines to establish goals.
Look for opportunities to upgrade the effectiveness of buying.
Maintain accurate paperwork that has been confirmed by station and representative.
Monitors schedules requesting upgrades and bonus for make-goods and discrepancies.
Contribute to the development of strategies based on changing conditions in the marketplace for all aspects of national broadcast
Allocate market funds across stations/groups
Advise client(s) of fluctuations in the marketplace
Coordinate efforts with the Strategy team(s)
Evaluate media opportunities and make proper recommendations
Seek out new and innovative media opportunities which can benefit client(s)
Ensure integration and coordination between a client’s various communications programs
Assist the Group Director in the negotiation of major, long-term media contracts
Facilitate good relations and flow of ideas with the sales management contacts
Assure that all buys for their accounts deliver the media strategy and investment specification
Collaborate with the Negotiator(s) to ensure the negotiation strategy is sound and the rating projections are accurate
Maintain accurate records of buys, budgets, revisions, credits, etc.
Manage and monitor clearance of discrepancies and accounting functions for their particular accounts on a timely basis
Meet with sales representatives and vendors
Keep abreast of industry trends (trade press, current events, etc.) that may impact a client’s business
Utilize and stay familiar with most current research tools
Keep up to date on computer functions and upgrades as they become available
Monitor ratings and cost trends in assigned markets.
Project audience delivery and provide rational.
Buy larger markets clients.