OVERVIEW:

Our Digital Investment teams are critical in bringing our media plans to life. We work in conjunction with our planning teams and are responsible for the negotiating and purchasing of digital media real estate. We are an integral part in capturing a client's vision to reach the intended audience.
YOUR IMPACT:

Work with Digital team on plan development and recommendation development, including:
• Input into buying and negotiation strategies
• Work with planning team and utilize 3rd party syndicated research resources (i.e. ComScore, Nielsen, etc.) to develop partner recommendations for upfront and standard buys
• Finalize RFP lists and work with team to review all proposals
• Work with Research and Analytics to collect relevant information on past performance
• Begin to take the lead on the negotiation of finalized plans with partners for all standard and integrated buys
• Review and distribute POV's for relevant partners and opportunities written by Sr. Associates
• Meet with industry representatives to gain insight to all phases and points of contact of media partners
• Provide and obtain information and intelligence from Wavemaker and GroupM Trading leadership to be presented to planning team and clients when appropriate
• Manage Sr. Associate and Associate on the implementation and optimization of campaigns, including:

• Keeping up to date on all communications with planning team including buy authorizations, tracking reports, buy changes, creative specifications, etc.
• Ongoing management and stewardship of campaigns (pacing, updates in Prisma, etc.)
• Create optimization recommendations along with Analytics/Research and planning teams
• Work with the Analytics/Research team on reporting and analysis
• Take an active role in coordinating all reporting with planning and analytics
• Benchmark and value reporting

• Supervise Senior Associates and Associates to ensure accurate and timely vendor invoice approval and reconciliation with Finance teams to:

• Ensure all financials are updated in iDesk
• Manage client financials such as budget reconciliation and budget management

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Media Tools and Donovan Data Systems is a plus but not required
• 3rd party syndicated research resources (i.e. ComScore, Nielsen, etc.) is a plus but not required
• Minimum of three years' experience as a Digital Investment Senior Associate (buying experience) preferred
• Comfortable working with budgets and numbers
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and detail-oriented
• Financial category experience a plus but not mandatory
ABOUT WAVEMAKER:

We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology. The
Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world's most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it's not easy, but if it's in you, we will get it out of you.
Our 7,600 people across 90 markets provoke growth for some of the world's leading brands and businesses. Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
• deep knowledge we have of our clients' business
• confidence to challenge what's gone before
• the support to go further than we thought possible
We are a part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.
GroupM and all of its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive
we are, the more great work we can create together.