Specialist, National Video Investment

About the role

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Role

Reporting to the Supervisor of National Investment, the Specialist will support the media buying process by working closely with agency strategy teams and network partners to ensure that Hyundai/KIA/Genesis video media plans are delivering to campaign goals.

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day buying activities through negotiations with multimedia partners and by ensuring that buys are entered in the system and executed in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in analyzing proposals and managing partner buy negotiations
• Oversee daily monitoring of network buys, set specific deadlines for schedules, and ensure resolution of any billing discrepancies
• Deliver hands on training to Associates that will allow them to become proficient in negotiating buys and in the daily maintenance of media schedules in Prisma and MediaOcean
• Develop a working knowledge of your client’s goals, guidelines and strategies

• Evaluate media opportunities and make appropriate recommendations
• Work with manager to evolve buying and negotiation skills
• Perform basic buying functions as instructed by your manager

• Provide admin/systems support to the buying teams under assigned clients and agency at large
• Stay current with all department tools and research and work with managers and strategy to apply to planning and stewardship of buys
• Set-up and maintain any required reports as directed by manager
• Deliver and present post-buy reports to Hyundai/KIA/Genesis clients with the support of manager
• Be personable, your work and your relationship with network partners will allow you to perform your responsibilities in an efficient manner

Qualifications

• You should be fluent in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Have a working knowledge in MediaOcean, Prisma, NPower, Programmatic buy side platforms, Measurement Partners
• Self-starter with proven ability to drive projects from start to finish in a timely manner
• Possess a strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present in a clear and actionable way
• A collaborative team player who can work independently and as part of a matrix structure
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying ways to improve the work product
• Previous experience in personal finance, banking, credit cards, or apps a plus
• Passionate about generating groundbreaking ideas and infusing our team with a fresh perspective to drive creativity
• Positive attitude and energy - good vibes only!

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred

1-2 year(s) of experience in National Video Investment with the ability to execute buys across both traditional linear and online video platforms