Assistant Negotiator, Media Activation

Business Overview

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for our business partners. As the industry has evolved over the past two decades, so have we - expanding our global reach and product offering to deliver value for the world's best brands, across nearly every category. The very best ideas are developed by people with diversity of background, thought and experience working together to develop customized solutions that best address our partners' needs. A five-time winner of "Most Inclusive Climate" at the IPG Inclusion Awards, we scale our recruiting efforts beyond the traditional advertising candidate pool to find people who possess the passion, innovative thinking and collaborative skills needed to achieve our business goals and assist in cultivating a culture in which we can all be proud.

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for many of the world's most well-known media owners and brands. Like our namesake, we are connectors who bring together people and businesses to unlock a mutual exchange of value. We define success through our ability to help partners achieve long-term, sustainable growth.

We look for people who possess the passion, innovative thinking, and partnership skills to join our collaborative and diverse teams. No single person, or discipline, is responsible for success at Orion. Teamwork is the backbone for how we achieve our business goals and cultivate an inclusive culture in which we can all be proud. We strive for a vibrant culture of creativity, accountability, and connection - and believe we do a pretty good job!

Orion has an exciting opportunity for a creative thinker with a passion for media trends and innovations to launch their career as an Assistant Negotiator on our Activation team. The Assistant Negotiator is a key contributor to the Integrated team, assisting the day-to-day stewarding of media activity and client deliverables. This role will allow you to showcase your strong organizational and communication skills, updating client documents, and assisting in the development and negotiation of media plans across a variety of clients.Additionally, the Assistant Negotiator will become well-versed in the processes and procedures necessary for the daily maintenance of accounts, solving complex problems, and developing new perspectives to drive innovative solutions for clients and teams.

• Develop an understanding of clients' goals and strategies
• Assist in inputting and tracking media buys
• Analyze and negotiate media schedules
• 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 advise recommendations
• Develop audience estimates for programming
• Recommend new ways of more efficiently managing and maintaining clients' schedules and processes
• Develop effective negotiation skills
• Learn how to develop buys from pre-buy to execution
• Establish positive working relationships with all Orion colleagues, media vendors, partner agencies and clients
• Become a market/network expert and share marketplace knowledge
• Gain expertise in media research tools (e.g. Nielsen)

• Curiosity for the media/advertising biz
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with solid organization skills, and multi-tasking capabilities
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Collaborative and agile team player; we pride ourselves on our positive culture and strive to bring kindness and care to everything we do
• Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and integrity

• Previous internship in related field preferred

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 accommodation@mbww.com.

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.