Negotiator - Integrated Investment, Video & Social

Company description

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Overview

Negotiate, purchase, maintain, and steward National Video and Paid Social media buys.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, manage, and optimize social media campaigns for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or LinkedIn promotions) both independently, and in support of senior members of the team while meeting or surpassing client performance expectations
• Oversee, train and mentor Assistant Negotiators
• Mentor media trainees within the group
• Negotiate and purchase National Video scatter/upfront activity with focus on the scatter market specifically
• Maintain current knowledge of marketplace conditions through network meetings and trade publications
• Project delivery for inventory against relevant target demographics
• Steward media schedules adhering to each client’s buying guidelines
• Help oversee timeline and execution of added value opportunities
• Maintain confirmation of purchase, schedules, budgets, and reconciliation of network billing
• Monitor performance of buys using current rating information. Secure makegoods and/or audience deficiency units for underdelivery
• Contribute to post-analysis reports
• Meet all due dates for buys, post analyses, and assigned projects; help team set up project deadlines to achieve all timelines
• Communicate regularly with salespeople and negotiate to maintain or improve the integrity of the buys as they are stewarded
• Advise supervisors of marketplace conditions, special opportunities, and potential schedule interruptions
• Assist in development of cost per points, competitive checks and group projects
• Traffic campaign tags into Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Social API technology, or other ad technology environments
• Oversee the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing and performance
• Formulate proposals for new client opportunities
• Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch
• Partner with Analytics team on campaign measurement reporting and insights generation
• Provide regular insights to clients detailing performance, campaign optimizations, and new opportunities
• Work with media partners to ensure accurate platform implementation
• Troubleshoot issues on all pre-production and live campaigns
• Provide monthly auditing reports to Agency partners and actualize bill/pay systems when applicable
• Lead and assist in coaching, managing, and educating Campaign Managers and Campaign Specialists, helping to support campaigns
• Attend client meetings, as needed

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
• Agency experience highly preferred
• 1+ years of experience working in a national media investment buying environment
• Experience negotiating CTV and streaming video
• Strong negotiating and presenting skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Experience with Media Ocean software (DDS, MBOX) preferred

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,300.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/14/2026.