Manager, National Video Investment (Video & Programmatic Media)

About Ovative Group:

Ovative Group is an independent full-funnel media measurement and creative firm transforming how brands grow. We partner with leading names like American Eagle Best Buy Dominos The Home Depot Polaris and UnitedHealth Group to build smarter media and measurement programs that drive real profitable growth.

About the Role:

The Manager National VideoInvestmentis an opportunity to take the next step in responsibility at a fast-growing company with the highest standards for talent fun and client success. This role sits within our Video & Programmatic Media (VPM) team and owns national video investment across the full channel mix with national linear television (Broadcast Cable Syndication) at its core.

The ideal candidate brings sharp critical thinking strong attention to detail and deepexpertisein the national linear TV landscape. They are skilled at managing media partners leading buy negotiations end-to-end and translating performance data into actionable optimizations. Familiarity with programmatic and CTV is a meaningful plus as this role increasinglyoperatesat the intersection of linear and digital all thisperson plays a pivotal part in helping Ovative advance our journey toward measuring andoptimizingpaid media to true enterprise impact not solely ecommerce results.

Responsibilities of a Manager National Video Investment include:

National video strategy & thought leadership

• Serve as the subject matter expert for national linear television (Broadcast Cable Syndication) the primary channel focus of this role staying current on partner offerings industry developments and emerging trends

• Develop and execute media strategies and negotiation approaches aligned with client growth goals across linear and where relevant programmatic video

• Identifyand communicate synergies across network partners and media channels (Broadcast Cable Programmatic CTV) within the client mix in partnership with other team members

• Support higher-level cross-functional marketing strategy projects by providing deep video mediaexpertise withparticular strengthin linear

• Provide insights andexpertiseon the role video and audio can play in delivering client goals

Nationalvideobuy management & execution

• Lead day-to-day negotiations execution and stewardship for national linear television buys across an assigned set of clients with the ability to support or collaborate on programmatic video where needed including:

• Partner with the planning team to develop thoughtful strategic media recommendations that meet buy spec parameters budget flighting performance KPIs unit length splits and partner considerations

• Provide detailed national linear media recommendations informed by audience reach frequency and delivery goals

• Maintain productive relationships with national TV partners and their sales representatives; stay current on media developments and landscape changes

• Collaborate with the Ovative cross-functional team to review client business performance and adjust buy approaches accordingly

• Pull regular reporting and analyze data to inform optimizations and buy adjustments

• Manage media invoice reconciliation including importing electronic invoices matching to ordered schedules troubleshooting discrepancies securing makegoods and reconciling creative traffic rotations

• Report budgets and delivery regularly for client reporting including post-invoice actualization

• Work with partners to gather post-buys and ensure clients receive all owed delivery

• Send traffic instructions and creative assets to network partners

Custom analysis reporting & insights

• Develop and deliver custom analysis and insights that connect video investment to broader client business performance

• Translate data into clear actionable stories for both internal teams and clients

Internal agency & client relationship management

• Provide inputs to develop client-facing communications and whereappropriate present materials to the internal agency team and/or client

• Work to achieve programobjectivesand KPIs; proactively raise concerns and propose solutions

• Build andmaintaintrust and credibility with clients and internal stakeholders

• Contribute to recruiting onboarding and mentoring of new team members

• Align with the agency culture of open communication and 360-degree feedback

• Maintain collaborative relationships across cross-functional agency teams

Requirements:

• 5 years of experiencedirectly responsiblefor national linear television buying

• Strong communicationand client relationship management skills

• Proventrack recorddriving positive results through national linear channels

• Proven mastery of:

• National TV media buying (Broadcast Cable Syndication)

• STRATA/Freewheel media buying system(preferred) including invoice reconciliation

• Pricing estimation using SQAD and/or industry intel

• External partner and network relationship management

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with programmatic video and/or CTV buying this is the most meaningful differentiator for candidates with a strong linear foundation

• Familiarity with DSPs auction-based buying and how programmatic and linear strategies can work together

• Previousexperience in performance marketing retail or eCommerce environments

• Familiarity with local television radio or regional buying

• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

Pay Transparency:

At Ovative we offer a transparent view into three core components of the total compensation package: Base Salary Annual Bonus and Benefits.

For our Manager positions including the position of Manager National Video Investment (Video & Programmatic Media) our compensation range is from $90000 to $132000 on an annualized basis with the potential for an annual bonus of up to 20% of base salary.

Working at Ovative Group:

We provide strong competitive holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.

At Ovative culture isnt a buzzwordits the reason weve been named a Top Workplace for ten years running. We lead with trust transparency and a commitment to doing the hard work others avoid.

We offer flexibility. Youll work from our Minneapolis Chicago or New York office on set days each week and an option to work remote on others.

Our open floor plan reflects our open communication and flat structurewhere interns collaborate with VPs analysts partner with senior leaders and our CEO engages with every team member. Together we create an environment where smart driven people can do their best work and support one another in the process.

Were equally committed to inclusion and belonging. Ovative fosters a workplace where everyone can participate and thriveregardless of ethnicity gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression or other protected class status. Our benefits and policies reflect that commitment from inclusive medical leave coverage for same-sex spouses to equitable care and support for all families.

Benefits:

We strive to hire and retain the best talent by offering fair competitive compensation a meaningful bonus program and excellent health coverage. When the company performs well we all benefit.

Some tangible benefits and amenities we enjoy:

• Access to all office spaces in MSP NYC and CHI

• Frequent paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events team events and in-person collaboration with teams

• Generous paid vacation policy

• 401k match program

• Top-notch health insurance options inclusive of same sex partners

• Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility pregnancy and parenting needs

• Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan

• Sabbatical program

• Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program

• Shenanigans Day

Additional information can be found at Ovatives Career Page.

The details of the benefits are covered by applicable plan documents for group benefits and by company policies where a plan document does not apply.

Working at Ovative wont be easybut if you like challenging hard work driving results and being surrounded by the best talent it has the potential to be the most rewarding job youll ever have. If you think you can make us better we want to hear from you!

EEO & Accessibility:

Ovative is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful inclusive workplace for all. Applicants receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics (e.g. color religion creed national origin sex pregnancy childbirth and related conditions sexual orientation gender identity/ gender expression gender identity age physical or mental disability marital/ status familial status military or veterans status genetic information status with regard to public assistance and any other status protected under applicable law).

We provide reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law to qualified applicants and employees with disability unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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Application Details and Process:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Ovative is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.

Open Until Filled or Otherwise Withdrawn:

We encourage interested candidates to apply early. The position will remain open for at least 10 business days from the first day of posting. After this time if the position has not been filled the posting will remain open until the position is filled or until the posting is otherwise closed or withdrawn for business reasons.