Senior Director, Video

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

2d•$120,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Video Senior Director is a vocal and engaged leader on their account, overseeing Linear and Digital Video. They are responsible for functions including team leadership, Client business growth, practice excellence, product & service development, and partner relations. They are a valuable asset, as they have the most insight into what is happening day-to-day across the account and at a higher level within the Client’s business. The goal of the Senior Director is to provide information the team needs to effectively manage and deliver success at every level. They should look to interface with senior-level resources, both internally & externally, to represent the needs of their Clients. In terms of management responsibilities, a Senior Director manages the Directors on the account. They are tasked with understanding the Client's business & making recommendations in order to solve for any business challenges. Proactive recommendations should be made on a regular basis. Lastly, the Senior Director should continually look for opportunities to streamline workflows and ensure quality assurance. Monitor recurring deliverables & work processes to identify opportunities to save the team time through automation or elimination of redundant work.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with at least 4+ years leading Video Investment teams
Deep experience with both linear and digital video buying; Strong experience with DSP platforms and biddable activation strategies
Knowledge of the dynamics of media - how each media element performs alone, how they perform together, and how they are constantly changing
Understanding of the skills and functions of the Investment side of the business, as well as the Strategic Business Units’ competencies
Strong management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to foster a strong, cohesive working team, providing leadership and instruction
Strong overall communication skills with a focus on presentation excellence
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a focus on team development, capability building, and partner relationships
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead through change in a transforming organization
Client-facing experience required - QSR or retail

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day Video Investment team, establishing a unified strategy across both Linear and Digital Video
Define and improve team processes, including workflows, roles & responsibilities, and best practices
Oversee biddable video activation strategies, including PMP, programmatic guaranteed, and open exchange
Partner with the Planning Team to understand Client business needs and proactively identify opportunities to drive innovation and campaign performance
Oversee buy setup, forecasting, budgeting, pacing, and ongoing optimizations
Support the team in extracting insights from performance data and translating them into strategic recommendations tied to Client business goals
Manage Partner relationships to support Client and agency initiatives and bring best-in-class opportunities to the Client
Oversee development of strategic and tactical recommendations to Clients and internal stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop team members, providing ongoing training to build their video knowledge and capabilities
Ensure that OMG products are being woven into campaigns where appropriate
Put forward POV's including partner recommendations, content alignment, and industry updates
Main POC to address Client questions and ad hoc requests
Present client-facing decks that outline Linear and Digital recommendations in a clear and concise manner
Ensure work across the team is accurate and on time. When challenges arise, provide solution-oriented opportunities for improvement across process, QA, workload, collaboration, and
Work with the Director to ensure proper ongoing training is conducted within the team