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.

The Negotiator, Activation is responsible for negotiating, activation and maintaining general market/direct response national video and radio budgets on behalf of our clients. Negotiators works collaboratively with client strategy, finance, media partners, partner agencies and clients. The position requires a strong aptitude for buying and the aptitude to multitask and build relationship internally and externally.

• Develop and maintain media partner relationships, negotiate pricing that reflects clients' objectives and efficiencies
• Manage stewardships of media buys
• Run research reports to analyzing data and track media results
• Ensure buying guidelines are met
• Reconcile discrepancies and monitor monthly deadlines
• Train, mentor and oversee the Assistant Negotiator
• Provide POV's on advertising/media trends and publish recaps
• Assist in managing added value execution, including solicitation from vendors, analysis of value

• Solid negotiating skills and experience collaborating with Strategy/Planning teams
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledgeable in media math
• Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and integrity as well as positive interpersonal skills

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.

It is the 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.