Supervisor, Video Investments

Business Overview 

Mediahub is one of the three major global media agencies within IPG Mediabrands with over 1000+ employees worldwide. We are an award-winning agency built for brands who are challenging and disrupting the status quo. Our organization is focused on challenging all facets of media in an environment of rapid change in order maximize our clients’ investments. We are challenging key fundamentals in the areas of audience creation, purpose, creativity, and digital platforms.

Named Media Agency of the Year by Adweek, Ad Age, and Campaign, Mediahub is powered by the buying and intelligence power of Magna Global and the data backbone of Acxiom.

Position Overview

The Media Supervisor is responsible for the negotiation and placement of all media for existing clients. As a Supervisor, you are responsible for all video, FEP, and advanced TV negotiations and account maintenance. The Supervisor will be part of a team assigned to specific clients and help manage the account from the start of negotiations to the final campaign wrap up and help manage a team of buyers assigned to the accounts. The Supervisor will mentor and train assistants and buyers. The successful candidate must also be a creative thinker, incorporating the latest media trends and innovations, including streaming video and online video. The Supervisor will learn to deal effectively with clients and work closely with our planning group in managing budgets, developing strategies, negotiating media buys, and executing customized enhancements. It is imperative that this candidate follows technology and creative work to stay on top of pertinent information and trends.

Responsibilities

· The Video Investments Supervisor will manage all aspects of the national buying process, including the development of branded content, detailed audience tracking, strategic negotiations, and tactical scheduling.

· Execution of Data-driven and Addressable TV and Video campaigns when applicable.

· Must deal effectively with clients and work closely with our media planning group in developing strategies and customized enhancements.

· The ideal candidate will also have some experience dealing with other outside agencies or have the desire to oversee partner agencies.

· Creative right brain thinker with a keen business sense.

· Ability to mentor, train and supervise the younger members of the team.

· Understands how to determine best KPI for client objectives and main metrics to evaluate for best KPI return. Can successfully pull in past or projected campaign metrics to support media recommendation

· Forms strong relationships with media vendors.

· Researches and reports on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying.

· Ability to present in person and virtually.

· Maintains Strong client relationships developed by participating in regular client/agency meetings.

· Ability to lead team in developing buys that are strategic, deliver on client objectives and meet goals.

· Ensure proper delegation and workflow for team on all projects

· Supports and delivers on MAGNA agency-wide media partnerships targets in a way that benefits client in a cost effective way.

Qualification - Required Skills

• Passionate about advertising and the ability to spread that passion to others

• Solid experience in developing, negotiating and executing National TV, Video and Digital Streaming campaigns

• Exposure to advanced TV and alternative currencies

• Multi-screen negotiation experience key

• Personal Computer proficiency; MS Office preferred including MS Outlook.

• Solid math and computer skills required, along with excellent writing skills.

• Experience with media buying and media research software

• Skilled communicator

• Ability to present to an audience.

• Mediahub does not require candidates to have a college degree

Qualifications - Desired Skills

· 3+ years of agency experience preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing preferred.

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.

· Some management or supervisory experience preferred.

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

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. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

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.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands 

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. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.