Manager, OOH Media Buying

Job Description

The Manager, OOH Media Buying is a hybrid position in the NYC area reporting to the Director, OOH. This position is a senior planning/buying role with responsibility to negotiate cost efficient media recommendations on behalf of the clients. You will be supported by the Associate and/or Sr. Associate media buyers, and coordinate all aspects of the planning and buying process. Our mission is to grow our talent and train them for their next step up, which is a Senior Manager, OOH. We have an awesome training and onboarding program!

As the Manager, OOH, your responsibilities will include:

• You will negotiate cost efficient schedules on behalf of the clients and coordinate all aspects of the planning and buying process
• You will be responsible for campaign maintenance by creating production grids, posting instructions, trafficking, creative and putting together POP decks
• You will work within our proprietary tool; enter in authorizations, contracts and mapping
• You will manage all discrepancy/billing resolution and keep Managers informed of workload
• You will participate and contribute in face-to-face client or vendor meetings
• You will ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/vendor issues, market landscape changes, internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
• You will provide guidance to team members to nurture/promote a strong team environment
• You will remain curious on the strategic importance of OOH and how it impacts the wider media mix
• You will be responsible for constructing and delivering accurate and honest post performance management documents
• You will work with the team to develop strategies for media buys
• You will organize ideas and information logically and sequentially
• You will assist in the development of media presentations and tactical POVs
• You will develop client reports that are clear and compelling
• You will ensure key information is provided to team regarding client issues, internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience
• You have media vendor negotiation experience
• You have knowledge of standard OOH concepts and formats
• You keep current with market research (industry periodicals, email newsletters, websites)
• You write in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
• You express yourself clearly and concisely in oral communications

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000-$83,375. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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About dentsu 
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