Manager, National Video Investment – Video & Programmatic Media

Ovative Group

. Serve as the subject matter expert for national linear television across Broadcast, Cable, and Syndication .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in national linear television buying, including Broadcast, Cable, and Syndication, while effectively managing client relationships and driving media strategies that align with client growth goals. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to optimize media performance and ensure delivery against KPIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

National Linear Television BuyingSTRATA/FreeWheel Media Buying SystemProgrammatic Video BuyingClient Relationship ManagementData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

National TV Media BuyingPricing Estimation Using SQADInvoice ReconciliationPerformance MarketingCreative Traffic Rotations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring and Team ManagementCollaborationTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

STRATAFreeWheelDSPsProgrammatic BuyingAuction-Based Buying

Industry Keywords

BroadcastCableSyndicationCTVVideo Media Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the subject matter expert for national linear television across Broadcast, Cable, and Syndication
Develop and execute media strategies and negotiation approaches aligned with client growth goals
Identify synergies across network partners and media channels, including Broadcast, Cable, Programmatic, and CTV
Support cross-functional marketing strategy projects with deep video media expertise
Provide expertise on video and audio's role in delivering client goals
Lead day-to-day negotiations, execution, and stewardship for national linear television buys
Develop strategic media recommendations covering budget, flighting, performance KPIs, unit length splits, and partner considerations
Provide media recommendations informed by audience, reach, frequency, and delivery goals
Maintain relationships with national TV partners and sales representatives
Review client business performance and adjust buy approaches
Pull regular reporting and analyze data to inform optimizations and buy adjustments
Manage media invoice reconciliation, including electronic invoice imports, schedule matching, discrepancy troubleshooting, makegoods, and creative traffic rotations
Report budgets and delivery for client reporting, including post-invoice actualization
Gather post-buys and ensure clients receive owed delivery
Send traffic instructions and creative assets to network partners
Develop custom analysis and insights connecting video investment to client business performance
Translate data into actionable stories for internal teams and clients
Contribute to client-facing communications and presentations
Work toward program objectives and KPIs, raising concerns and proposing solutions
Build trust and credibility with clients and internal stakeholders
Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring new team members
Maintain collaborative relationships across agency teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience directly responsible for national linear television buying
Strong communication and client relationship management skills
Proven track record driving positive results through national linear channels
Mastery of national TV media buying across Broadcast, Cable, and Syndication
STRATA/FreeWheel media buying system experience, including invoice reconciliation, preferred
Pricing estimation using SQAD and/or industry intelligence
External partner and network relationship management
Hands-on experience with programmatic video and/or CTV buying preferred
Familiarity with DSPs, auction-based buying, and integrating programmatic and linear strategies preferred
Previous experience in performance marketing, retail, or eCommerce environments preferred
Familiarity with local television, radio, or regional buying preferred
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members preferred
Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without current or future need for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential of up to 20% of base salary
Hybrid work arrangement with remote work on non-office days
Access to office spaces in Minneapolis, New York City, and Chicago
Frequent, paid travel to Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration
Generous paid vacation policy
401(k) match program
Health insurance options, inclusive of same-sex partners
Family formation benefits, including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan
Sabbatical program
Charitable giving through time and financial matching
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