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Business Overview IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at  www.ipgmediabrands.com . Position Overview   The Senior Negotiator, Video Partnerships role is responsible for managing client’s video investments as well as assisting in the creation and execution of media strategies and effectively communicating these strategies to clients. The position requires the ability to think “big picture” and is the first step towards management. A high level of attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work under pressure is required.   Responsibilities   Become knowledgeable about client’s business and its competitors to determine sufficient advertising and media needs and ensure plans are properly executed and delivered   Assist in upfront negotiations and execute scatter needs   Begin to allocate budgets to media partners based on research and client goals   Oversee the evaluation of media plans of National TV linear as well as alternative video including OTT, cinema, online video, VOD   Enter buys into MBOX to ensure system reflects accurate buys and oversee discrepancy resolutions   Develop and maintain media partner relationships; Negotiate pricing that reflects efficiencies and clients objectives   Assist Manager in providing management with market conditions/changes; offer solutions to market problems as early as possible in negotiation process   Monitor network buys daily based on audience delivery data to insure delivery in flight   Required Skills and Experience    Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy and Communications Design teams    Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word    Knowledgeable in media math    Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system   Desired Skills and Experience    Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment   2+ years of Media experience. Preferably as a Partnerships Associate Skills   Proven problem solving ability   Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities   Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.   We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive sala