Associate, Video Partnerships

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

Join a leading entertainment brand at the forefront of a rapidly evolving landscape spanning Linear TV, Cable, Streaming, Sports, and Award Shows. In this dynamic role, you’ll drive omni-channel strategies that keep clients culturally relevant and impactful across diverse audiences, while analyzing multi-platform viewership and streaming subscription growth. Working with the brand’s full portfolio, you’ll collaborate in a fast-paced environment that values data-driven insights, testing, and innovation. Ideal candidates bring a passion for TV and pop culture, a collaborative, resourceful mindset, strong analytical skills, and a readiness to dive in and support wherever needed. Unique to this account, the team will gain valuable client exposure and play a critical role in building trusted relationships.

The Associate in Partnerships is an entry level position requiring an eager, proactive and energetic person who is interested in beginning a career in media. The Associate is an important position within the integrated investment process and supports the team in building a go-to-market approach, as well as exploring alternative offerings such as in-cinema video. This person should like working with numbers, have strong communication skills, work well in a team environment and have a level of curiosity that infects the entire team that works with you on campaigns. 

Responsibilities 
• Maintain client schedules and respond to client requests
• Learn and master key programs and tools, including media math
• Assist in RFP distribution, budget tracking, and partner proposal evaluation
• Enter and update buys in the system, monitor network buys, and secure necessary ADU weight
• Assist with traffic issues and set up campaign aspects such as insertion orders and creative trackers
• Resolve billing discrepancies and ensure partner relationships
• Assist in actualizations and post-campaign analysis
• Coordinate meetings, compile conference reports, and distribute them

Required Skills and Experience 
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint 
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both written and oral 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills 
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team 
• Mediabrands does not require candidates to have a college degree 

Desired Skills and Experience 
• Detail-oriented, organized, conscientious, with the ability to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines in a 
fast-paced environment 
• 0 - 1 year media planning/buying experience 

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

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 salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands 

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.