Manager, National Video Investment – Video & Programmatic Media

Ovative Group

Manager for national video investment at Ovative Group, handling national linear television and programmatic media buying roles. Overseeing media strategies, partnerships, and client goals for optimal performance.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Illinois, Minnesota, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

National video strategy & thought leadership
Serve as the subject matter expert for national linear television
Develop and execute media strategies and negotiation approaches
Identify and communicate synergies across network partners and media channels
Support higher-level cross-functional marketing strategy projects
Lead day-to-day negotiations, execution, and stewardship for national linear television buys
Partner with the planning team to develop thoughtful strategic media recommendations
Maintain productive relationships with national TV partners and their sales representatives
Collaborate with the Ovative cross-functional team to review client business performance
Pull regular reporting and analyze data to inform optimizations
Manage media invoice reconciliation
Report budgets and delivery regularly for client reporting
Develop and deliver custom analysis and insights that connect video investment to broader client business performance
Build and maintain trust and credibility with clients and internal stakeholders
Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring of new team members

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
Proven mastery of: National TV media buying (Broadcast, Cable, Syndication)
STRATA/Freewheel media buying system (preferred), including invoice reconciliation
Pricing estimation using SQAD and/or industry intel
External partner and network relationship management
Preferred Hands-on experience with programmatic video and/or CTV buying
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong, competitive, holistic benefits
Top Workplace for ten years running
Trust and transparency
Open communication and flat organization
Generous paid vacation policy
401k match program
Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners
Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan
Sabbatical program
Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program

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Hard Skills & Tools

national linear television buyingmedia strategiesnegotiation approachesmedia invoice reconciliationpricing estimationprogrammatic video buyingCTV buyingDSPsauction-based buyingperformance marketing

Soft Skills

communication skillsclient relationship managementleadershipmentoringcollaborationtrust buildingcredibilitystrategic thinkingdata analysisreporting