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Rise, a Quad agency · 2 days ago

Manager, Investment, Broadcast

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

7+ years exp

Rise, a Quad agency, is seeking a Manager for Broadcast Investment to oversee broadcast media management for assigned clients. The role involves managing a team of broadcast buyers, ensuring effective execution of media strategies, and maintaining quality control while fostering collaboration with clients and internal teams.

AdvertisingAnalyticsEmail MarketingMedia and EntertainmentSearch EngineSEOSocial Media Advertising

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Effectively manage all aspects of broadcast buys from planning and negotiation through maintenance and payment

Assist in the development of negotiation strategies that achieve client objectives, efficiently and effectively

Collaborate with Account Management and Media Planning teams to aid the development of media plans for assigned clients

Engage and activate buyers in the implementation of all client-approved plans (ongoing)

Foster and implement positive, collaborative, proactive communication with client services / account management / creative/ client (via in-person, phone or email)

Maintain a solid understanding of clients’ brands/products/markets/and target audiences

Ensure accountability of client investment including posting of buys and invoice reconciliation

Create, implement and support best practices across the team and within the department; identify areas for operational efficiencies and leverage Rise tools and technology for the benefit of our clients

Own execution accuracy across all team members while reinforcing best practices for QA/QC

Effectively lead and train team members while fostering accountability and ownership; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely; lead and direct the work of other support staff, as appropriate

Anticipate client needs in response to changing media and market landscapes by providing proactive info and solutions

Meet tight deadlines within established budgets

Miscellaneous projects / duties, as assigned or requested by Director

Qualification

MediaOcean/SpectraBroadcast planningVendor managementMicrosoft OfficeResearch/data toolsAnalytical skillsTeam developmentLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, or advertising) or equivalent

Ability to speak, read and write the English language

7+ years of experience in media, including experience in strategy / planning / buying for audio (OTA) and video (linear and non-linear), with the proven ability to lead across a portfolio of clients

3+ years in a management or supervisory role

Proficiency in MediaOcean/Spectra and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge in research/data tools (SQAD, Vivvix, Nielsen, comScore, PrimeLingo, etc.) required

Demonstrate superior skills for the above responsibilities and requirements

Strong media and vendor management skills along with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills

Relentless focus on client satisfaction with proven ability to exceed client expectations

Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all clients and vendors, and all levels of the organization

Proven background in broadcast (linear and non-linear) planning, buying and executing media plans, with ability to negotiate to favorable outcomes

Strong analytical skills and command of media buying, research and reporting resource and tools

Ability to identify / recruit / retain talent; experience positively managing personnel issues

Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team

Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture

Possesses a desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a rapid-paced, deadline-committed environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on

Exhibit sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges

Preferred

Working knowledge of other media a plus (i.e. digital, print, search, social, OOH, etc.)

Company

Rise, a Quad agency

Glassdoor3.8

With a history in digital media, analytics, and customer experience, Rise proudly joins Quad, a global Marketing Experience company, to challenge the status quo and redefine the future of integrated marketing, together.

Founded in 2004

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees