24380- Associate, Investment

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Position Overview:

The Negotiator, Video Partnerships role is responsible for negotiating, placing, and maintaining National video buys on behalf of our clients and work closely with the Sr Negotiator and manager to develop a plan that meets client’s budgets and objectives with clear rationale.  Negotiators must work collaboratively with other disciplines such as Strategy, Communications Design, and Client Advice and Management. A Negotiator, Video Partnerships will always exhibit a collaborative and fair demeanor with media partners to honor the Initiative culture and service commitments we declare in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

External

• Attend partner meetings, maintain rapport, and provide clients with research data and media information.
• Responsive to client requests including research reports, preparing schedules, buying highlights.
• Continuously seek real-time opportunities to keep clients competitive and develop industry and partner POV's.
• Assist in Upfront negotiations and execute scatter needs.
• Help with the evaluation of media plans of National TV linear as well as alternative video including OTT, cinema, online video, video on demand (VOD).

Internal

• Train and manage the workloads of Associates, Video Partnerships, and review documents and reports prepared by them.
• Place, confirm and monitor media holds/orders; Screen content per client buying guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and manage POLV media plans, providing guidance to associates.
• Execute smooth day-to-day account activities: Enter buys into MBOX and Prisma and ensure system reflects accurate buys, update buy summary documents, monitor network buys daily based on audience delivery data to ensure delivery in flight.
• Secure necessary Audience Deficiency Unit (ADU) weight.
• Pull research reports as needed including Rankers, Dimensions, overnights.
• Negotiate pricing that reflects efficiencies and clients’ objectives.
• Conduct industry research using various media tools and develop RFPs with media partners.
• Oversee production timelines, creative development, and campaign implementation.
• Evaluate partner proposals, negotiate plan details, and manage budget allocation and optimization.
• Secure competitive marketplace pricing, foster strong media partner relationships, and apply knowledge of investment strategies.

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment.
• Strong written, verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• 1+ years of Media experience. Preferably as a Partnerships Associate Skills.
• Proven problem solving ability.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities.

Business Overview: 

Rufus is an Amazon-dedicated entity, powered by Initiative, and bolstered by critical discipline expertise from the entire Mediabrands and IPG networks. Our vision is to be a trusted, indispensable partner of Amazon. We are a collective who share an obsession with the convergence of media, creativity, and data, through a branded cultural lens. We are one connected team. Many voices & many countries, with one shared culture based on pride, enrichment, balance, and growth for our people. Our mission is to become Amazon’s most client-first, customer-obsessed partner by consistently delivering strategic thought leadership, scalable, creative ideas that break boundaries and drive Amazon’s business forward, streamlined operations, and unparalleled media value.

Beyond Rufus, Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Amazon, Nike, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile. 

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Overview

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join our team as an Associate, Investment. In this role you will assist in the media buying process for our top clients and help take digital buying to the next level. As an Associate, Investment you will create, innovate, and guide the buying process. This entry-level opportunity will kick-start your career in media and provide a platform to partner with the world’s leading consumer brands. 

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of clients’ goals and strategies, while handling ad-hoc client requests
• Assist in inputting and tracking buys and pulling system reports
• Manage the posting process by analyzing and monitoring network schedules and performances
• Review billing discrepancies with buyers and resolve in a timely manner
• Compile research data to help the planning teams ensure client is reaching target audience
• Learn how to develop audience estimates for programming

Required Skills and Experience 

• Passion for media/advertising
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and multi-tasking capabilities
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities
• Ability to be flexible and be a team player

Desired Skills and Experience 

• 0-1 years of experience 
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

$50,000

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