Starcom is the Human Experience Company. A world-renowned media communications agency, we believe the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences people love, and actions brands need. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media, one of four solution hubs within Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC40], and has offices within Publicis One.

The Video Investment Associate Director is key to managing the client's day to day objectives and big picture thinking of the account.  This person manages a large activation team and will oversee all campaigns from start to finish and will utilize industry knowledge to improve performance against client goals.

Looking for a highly motivated candidate who wants to make an impact, managing ideas across the video eco-system (Linear TV, FEP, VOD, OTT, Mobile, Connected TV, Addressable).  The candidate must have a strong understanding of the TV landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campaigns, start to finish, utilizing industry knowledge to drive performance
• Direct the execution of brand investment deliverables to meet/exceed expectations. 
• Provide marketplace thought leadership tying new offerings and innovations to brand/client business objectives. 
• Validates strategic inputs and results, provide additional context to results, application of learning’s against future investments. 
• Lead media negotiations with key partners.  
• Lead/maintain media partner relationships on behalf of client/brands.
• Identification of process/reporting improvements through automation. 
• Effectively manage cross-functional initiatives and relationships across agencies and partners 

• The candidate must have a strong understanding of the TV landscape (Linear TV, FEP, VOD, OTT, Mobile, Connected TV, Addressable).  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline; and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a manager
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient in the use of Media Ocean and experience in Prisma media management tool
• Strong Oral/Written communication and negotiation skill
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written) who can concisely explain complicated ideas and changes/differences in results
• Comfort making formal and informal presentations to clients and internal team

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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