Senior Associate, Investment
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries.
Position Overview
We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the Mediabrands team as a Senior Associate, Investment. In this role you will support across direct investments including Linear TV, Digital Streaming, and Audio. As a Senior Associate, Investment you will create, innovate, and guide the buying process. 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
Required Skills and Experience
- 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
Desired Skills and Experience
- 1-2 years of buying experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
Wage and Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.
The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, 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.