Director, Video Investments

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Negotiate and execute video purchases that align with media plan objectives.

• Prepare and deliver client buy summaries.

• Support agency Upfront and Scatter negotiations.

• Keep track of trends, innovations, and recommendations in the video marketplace for effective campaign planning.

• Train and oversee Associate-level team members to ensure seamless execution and monitoring of campaigns.

• Collaborate with the integrated media team to assess campaign performance against deal terms, client KPIs, and objectives.

• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with media partners.

• Update agency teams and clients on campaign status, opportunities, and unforeseen challenges.

• Contribute to industry points of view and thought leadership initiatives.

• Work with Finance to address media billing discrepancies.

• Ensure compliance with client budgets while achieving objectives.

• Evaluate campaign performance across linear and digital video platforms to identify trends, optimization possibilities, and strategic recommendations.

• Lead video buying and strategy at MissionOne Media, BarkleyOKRP’s comprehensive media planning and buying, CRM, data, analytics, retail media, SEO, and digital experiences brand.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8–10 years of experience in media planning/buying.

• At least 5 years of direct experience in video investment, including Linear TV, CTV, and Digital Video.

• Agency experience is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in managing and developing a team of media professionals.

• Outstanding negotiation skills with a history of securing advantageous terms and fostering strong partner relationships.

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make informed decisions based on data.

• Proficient in media research and buying tools, such as Nielsen, Comscore, Mediaocean, and video ad-serving platforms.

• Comfortable collaborating within a fully integrated agency team alongside Creative, Account Management, Finance, and Project Management.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and make decisions efficiently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options.

• Flexible PTO.

• Life insurance.

• 401K.