Associate, Investment

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

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the team as an Associate, Investment. In this role you will assist in the media buying process for our top clients and help take digital buying to the next level. As an Associate, Investment you will create, innovate, and guide the buying

process. This entry-level opportunity will kick-start your career in media and provide a platform to partner with the world’s leading consumer brands.

Responsibilities

· Develop an understanding of clients’ goals and strategies, while handling ad-hoc client requests

· Assist in inputting and tracking buys and pulling system reports

· Manage the posting process by analyzing and monitoring network schedules and performances

· Review billing discrepancies with buyers and resolve in a timely manner

· Compile research data to help the planning teams ensure client is reaching target audience

· Learn how to develop audience estimates for programming

Required Skills and Experience

· Passion for media/advertising

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and multi-tasking capabilities

· Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities

· Ability to be flexible and be a team player

Desired Skills and Experience

· 0-1 years of experience

· Proficiency at Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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.

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.

Employment Transparency

It is our policy 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.

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