Ovative Group
Manager, National Video Investment (Video & Programmatic Media)
Minneapolis, USA
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$132kDetected 25 days ago
Performance MarketingNegotiationEHR/EMRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingMentoring
About the role
- The Manager, National Video Investment is an opportunity to take the next step in responsibility at a fast-growing company with the highest standards for talent, fun, and client success.
- The ideal candidate brings sharp critical thinking, strong attention to detail, and deep expertise in the national linear TV landscape.
- Above all, this person plays a pivotal part in helping Ovative advance our journey toward measuring and optimizing paid media to true enterprise impact - not solely ecommerce results.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for national linear television (Broadcast, Cable, Syndication) - the primary channel focus of this role - staying current on partner offerings, industry developments, and emerging trends
- Develop and execute media strategies and negotiation approaches aligned with client growth goals across linear and, where relevant, programmatic video
- Identify and communicate synergies across network partners and media channels (Broadcast, Cable, Programmatic, CTV) within the client mix, in partnership with other team members
- Support higher-level cross-functional marketing strategy projects by providing deep video media expertise, with particular strength in linear
- Partner with the planning team to develop thoughtful strategic media recommendations that meet buy spec parameters - budget, flighting, performance KPIs, unit length splits, and partner considerations
- Maintain productive relationships with national TV partners and their sales representatives; stay current on media developments and landscape changes
- Collaborate with the Ovative cross-functional team to review client business performance and adjust buy approaches accordingly
- Manage media invoice reconciliation, including importing electronic invoices, matching to ordered schedules, troubleshooting discrepancies, securing makegoods, and reconciling creative traffic rotations
- Work with partners to gather post-buys and ensure clients receive all owed delivery
- External partner and network relationship management
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience directly responsible for national linear television buying
- Proven track record driving positive results through national linear channels
- Proven mastery of:
- Hands-on experience with programmatic video and/or CTV buying - this is the most meaningful differentiator for candidates with a strong linear foundation
- Familiarity with DSPs, auction-based buying, and how programmatic and linear strategies can work together
- Previous experience in performance marketing, retail, or eCommerce environments
- Familiarity with local television, radio, or regional buying
- Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
Nice to have
- Familiarity with programmatic and CTV is a meaningful plus, as this role increasingly operates at the intersection of linear and digital video.
Compensation
- At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits.
- The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus.
- Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact.
- For our Manager positions, our compensation ranges from $ 90,000 to $132,000, which is inclusive of a 2 0 % bonus.
- Culture matters and we've been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it.
- We demand trust and transparency from each other.
Benefits
- We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.
Company info
- Culture matters and we've been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it.
- We demand trust and transparency from each other.
- We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off.
- We're open in communication and floor plan.
- We're flat - our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily.
- Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.
- Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive.
- We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- Our policies reflect this commitment-for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.
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