Video Partnerships Manager

Position Summary

The Manager, Video Partnerships is the base-level management role on the Video Partnerships team, with responsibilities including managing all National video buying activity, negotiating buys, checking preliminary and final post buy delivery, and tracking performance. Managers assist with the management of Partnerships team – developing their skills, evaluating their performance, and managing their growth. The individual is tasked with developing and maintaining strong client relationships. The Manager will drive the team to explore and identify non-traditional partnerships opportunities. This is critical to their development and the success of the Partnerships division. The Manager of Video Partnerships will need to be able to identify partnership opportunities that can exist outside of the standard paid media environments. The Manager of VP is a critical thinker and problem solver helping to manage the delivery of next generation buys and strategic approaches, working directly with partners, and managing the end-to-end process. 

Responsibilities

External 

• Update status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentations/narratives.
• Write POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client business.
• Serve as a backup to the Associate Director for client relationships. 

Internal 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIs.
• Stay knowledgeable about the client's business and competitors to determine advertising and media needs.
• Direct and provide guidance to the team, ensuring superior negotiations for maximum value and efficiency.
• Oversee media negotiations for various channels (TV & POLV) and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming trends, marketplace conditions, and train negotiators. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience buying network, cable and syndication with Media company or experience within the Media Industry.
• Experience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven superior customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferred.
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system.
• Experience across a variety of media channels. 

Desired Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of third-party Internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView etc