Senior Associate, Integrated Investment

About the Company

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients' businesses. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. As the leading global media network, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Mattel, Sony, and Spotify.

UM is globally headquartered in New York, with North American offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto. We know our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued.

Our DNA guides us in all that we do:

• Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work
• Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do
• Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible
• Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone
• Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world

We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing, and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. Over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work, and 95% say they are proud to work at UM.

About the Role

We are looking for dynamic, best-in-class talent to join the UM team as a Senior Associate, Integrated 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. This opportunity will kick-start your career in media and provide a platform to partner with the world’s leading consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily monitoring of network buys, set specific deadlines for schedules, and ensure resolution of any billing discrepancies
• Monitor cable and syndicated buys based on audience delivery data
• Evaluate submissions and negotiate pricing
• Prepare presentation materials, encompassing all pertinent data on buy, for submission to client
• Train associates on best practices of network buying

Requirements

• Ability to perform media financial operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with Media bank or equivalent Inventory Management system

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of buying experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word

Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• Flex spending
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee discount program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid family benefits

Pay

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on factors including actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.