Senior Associate, Integrated Investments

Agency: Omnicom Media Job Function: Media Job Subfunction: Media Planning and Buying Job Description: Business Overview  IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Overview We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the Mediabrands team as a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment. In this role you will assist in the media buying process for our top clients and help take digital buying to the next level. As a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment you will create, innovate, and guide the buying process. This opportunity will kick-start your career in media and provide a platform to partner with the world’s leading consumer brands.

Oversee daily monitoring of network buys, set specific deadlines for schedules, and ensure resolution of any billing discrepancies  Monitor cable and syndicated buys based on audience delivery data  Evaluate submissions and negotiate pricing  Prepare presentation materials, encompassing all pertinent data on buy, for submission to client  Train associates on best practices of network buying Required Skills and Experience  Ability to perform media financial operations  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem-solving ability  Proficiency with Media bank or equivalent Inventory Management system Desired Skills and Experience  1-2 years of buying experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word  Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.  The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.     Employment Transparency It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business