Associate Director, Video Media Investment IPG Mediabrands is seeking an Associate Director (Video) to lead and manage high-level client relationships, develop strategic media partnerships, and lead a team through the full national buying process for multiple clients. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across agency disciplines to meet client goals and business objectives. Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from IPG Mediabrands IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. Responsibilities Oversight and leadership of client relationships. Aligning with client goals and acting as a strategic partner to exceed them. Strengthening and broadening client relationships resulting in a deeper footprint with the organization. Partner with the finance and project management team to ensure delivery and drive profitability. Drive the integrated business process, coordinating all disciplines to support the business. Lead a team executing the full national buying process for each client, including branded content development, audience tracking, strategic negotiations, and post-buy analysis. Participate in conflict resolution and proactively identify and resolve issues. Contribute to thought leadership, proposals, and reporting. Support MAGNA agency-wide media partnerships in a cost-effective manner for the client. Responsible for team development and growth. Collaborate with outside agencies or oversee partner agencies as needed. Work with analytics to determine KPI selection and evaluation metrics for media recommendations. Required Skills & Experience Ability to manage a team or multiple teams across assigned business. Strong oral and written communication and solid presentation skills. Team player who can support projects and help junior team members shine. Ability to communicate decisions and solutions effectively to the team. Ability to translate ideas into feasible recommendations aligned with the brief. Passionate about innovation and the creative process; contributes ideas and supports client objectives. Passionate about advertising and sharing that passion with others. Management and supervisory experience required. Well-versed in all aspects of media, particularly National TV, Video, Streaming, and Advanced TV. Mediabrands does not require candidates to have a college degree. Desired Skills & Experience 5+ years of agency experience with extensive experience managing a client and 2+ direct reports. Previous experience in sporting media planning/investment or a strong interest in sports is preferred. We See You IPG Mediabrands is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package including medical and dental coverage, 401(k), flexible spending, life insurance, disability, employee discounts, stock purchase program, and paid family benefits. Additional discretionary time off, Appreciation Weeks, and Wellness Days are provided. Salary and eligibility for incentive awards will be determined based on factors including experience and qualifications. Employment Transparency IPG Mediabrands provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants 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 law. Note: This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants. About IPG Mediabrands IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Advertising, and Project Management Industries Advertising Services Marketing Services Broadcast Media Production and Distribution We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

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