Manager, Video Partnerships

Position SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesServe as a backup to the Associate Director for client relationshipsCollaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIsUpdate status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentationsWrite POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client businessStay knowledgeable about the client's business and competitors to determine advertising and media needsDirect and provide guidance to the team, ensuring superior negotiations for maximum value and efficiencyOversee media negotiations for various channels and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunitiesMaintain up-to-date knowledge of programming trends, marketplace conditions, and train negotiatorsRequired Skills & ExperienceExperience buying network, cable and syndication with Media company or experience within the Media IndustryExperience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buysExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven superior customer service skillsProficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferredProficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management systemExperience across a variety of media channelsDesired Skills & ExperienceWorking knowledge of third party Internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView, @Plan, NetRatings, and othersDemonstrated ability to think and execute “out of the box” ideasStrong developed relationships with the Networks4+ years of local senior buying/supervising or related industry experienceProven leadership ability and/or prior experience in supervising a teamAbility to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure