Associate, National Video Investment

Job Description:

The Associate is a critical part of the National Video Investment team and helps maintain client’s needs through scheduling, billing, and posting.  

The position is an entry level position and represents the start of a media career. Associates are given a tremendous amount of access to their mangers, the opportunity to learn on the job, and will go through a media training program.

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the senior team in delivering innovative solutions that deliver client objectives whilst meeting our business objectives and financial targets.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Investment and Execution: 

• Interface and assist Senior Associates with day-to-day workloads 

• Input buys into DDS  

• Responsible for speaking with networks regarding client's scheduling  

• Resolve billing discrepancies 

• Prepare reports for clients

Client & Internal Relationships: 

• Support preparing and delivering work to clients, colleagues within dentsu 

• Assist in maintaining client budget levels 

• Assist in communicating with billing department and planning teams 

• Attend status meetings when appropriate 

• Possess mature and professional business acumen in personal and written communications 

• Engage with all work-related contacts in a professional & respectful manner

Strategic Thinking & Leadership: 

• Understand client schedules and, as appropriate, recommend better scheduled buys or brand  

• Keep current with market research (industry periodicals, email newsletters, websites) 

• Demonstrate active listening skills and ability to apply learnings over time 

• Take clear ownership of assigned tasks

Communication Skills:

• Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications 

• Write in a clear, compelling and concise manner 

• Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years industry experience 

• Prior internship experience with an advertising or digital media agency, working within media buying, and/or video investments preferred.

• Ideal experience - Collecting and reporting buying performance achieved, as well as data from specific markets using agreed methodology (client specific) to quantify, measure, calibrate price performance compared to historical price benchmarks – across all media types.

• Understanding of, and a desire to learn more about Media & Video Investment 

• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)   

• Ability to learn server-based software and tools

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