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The Manager, Video Partnerships is the base-level management role on the Video Partnerships team, with responsibilities including managing all National video buying activity, negotiating buys, checking preliminary and final post buy delivery, and tracking performance. Managers assist with the management of Partnerships team - developing their skills, evaluating their performance, and managing their growth. The individual is tasked with developing and maintaining strong client relationships. The Manager will drive the team to explore and identify non-traditional partnerships opportunities. This is critical to their development and the success of the Partnerships division. The Manager of Video Partnerships will need to be able to identify partnership opportunities that can exist outside of the standard paid media environments. The Manager of VP is a critical thinker and problem solver helping to manage the delivery of next generation buys and strategic approaches, working directly with partners, and managing the end-to-end process. 

External 

• Update status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentations/narratives.
• Write POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client business.
• Serve as a backup to the Associate Director for client relationships. 

Internal 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIs.
• Stay knowledgeable about the client's business and competitors to determine advertising and media needs.
• Direct and provide guidance to the team, ensuring superior negotiations for maximum value and efficiency.
• Oversee media negotiations for various channels (TV & POLV) and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming trends, marketplace conditions, and train negotiators. 

• Experience buying network, cable and syndication with Media company or experience within the Media Industry.
• Experience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven superior customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferred.
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system.
• Experience across a variety of media channels. 

• Working knowledge of third-party Internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView etc
• Strong working knowledge of Mediabank and Prisma.
• Demonstrated ability to think and execute "out of the box" ideas.
• Strong developed relationships with the Networks.
• 4+ years of local senior buying/supervising or related industry experience.
• Proven leadership ability and/or prior experience in supervising a team.
• Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Prior B2B experience

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.   

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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