Associate Director

Job Description

Overview:  
The Associate Director is responsible for executing strategies including negotiating scatter needs NS analyzing the need for implementing allocation and billing tools to facilitate smooth transition from buy to air.  The AD is also responsible for the training and guidance of Managers and Associates in all aspects of their tasks. 

Role Objectives: 

• Negotiate cable purchases 

• Create recommendation documents 

• Develop and deliver POV/position papers on key issues/opportunities 

• Oversee brand allocations and corporate ownership 

• Manage Tardiis allocations 

• Oversee billing discrepancies 

• Check that schedules are inputted correctly 

• Create documents for Mission Control 

• Review/assist in post buy analysis 

• Analyze ADU packages 

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in media, national broadcast preferred; online video is a plus 

• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency 

• Solid verbal and written communication skills 

• Technical proficiency, particularly with the following tools: 

• Mediaocean, MBOX 

• Nielsen Net Rating, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester, etc. 

• Third-party ad measurement and traffic tools (e.g.Integral Ad Science) 

• Excel, Word, PowerPoint 

• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities 

• Ability to work successfully with teams, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines under pressure 

• Demonstrates leadership skills 

• Stronger than average negotiation skills due to high volume of scatter 

• Account industry knowledge helpful, but not required