Job Description

Position Summary

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the UM team as a Director, Integrated Investment. In this role you will assist in national media buying. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring all video investment strategy and plans for clients, ensuring the work is to specification and correct as well as overseeing any applicable teamwork, resource/allocation, growth, and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment and activation across appropriate media channels as needed, including direct account and client service responsibilities
• Develop go to market strategy, recommendations and POVs
• Provide thought leadership in alternative buying models and integrated projects
• Oversee investment plan development and implementation, incorporating necessary and appropriate rationale and research for client buy-in
• Negotiate and implement added value inventory, research partnerships and custom sponsorship elements
• Oversee and take accountability for budgets and savings
• Maintain and grow key marketplace relationships, including senior-level media owner and technology platform contacts
• Own partnership development and issue resolution between both parties
• Own client relationship as it relates to media investment and take ultimate accountability for team’s day-to-day responsibilities
• Maintain and develop client relationships; provide counsel on marketplace trends and investment expertise for clients and client teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent quantitative skills
• Creative approach to defining deal terms including pricing models and value based on client objectives
• High level of comfort presenting to clients and internal team members
• Solid understanding of marketing/communications process and the role of investment in it
• Strong digital background required

Desired Skills & Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in media buying
• Strong marketplace relationships with senior salespeople at major media companies
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to inform go-to-market strategies
• Experience with multiple client and business categories

Wage and Benefits

The pay for this position is $100/hour. 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 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.  

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Salary Range

$100—$100 USD

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