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
Additional Information:
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $39,000 - $42,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to [email protected] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to [email protected] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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