The Media Department in Manhattan is looking for new media individuals to join our team.

Job Description:
*Mentor and manage a team of Assistant Media Planners and Media Planners
*Be the strategic media lead and internal liaison for a large Entertainment sector client
*Maintain relationships with clients, publishers, vendors, agencies and industry associations
*May be called upon to represent the Company at relevant tradeshows & conferences
*Participate in new business development activities
*Assist in the creation of Agency POVs on relevant and timely industry topics
*Negotiate corporate level contracts with publishers where relevant
*Lead his/her part of the Company’s online media team
*Conduct market research (MRI, @plan, AdRelevance, CMR)
*Draw implications for planning
*Devise an appropriate online media strategy
*Manage a team that will be assuming full responsibility for the execution of online media buys
*Secure the most competitive rates and placements
*Identify unique promotional/sponsorship opportunities
*Work with a team that will be managing overall campaign delivery *Coordinate the organization of all creative spec data
*Coordinate delivery management/production team schedules
*QA all creative/ad placements, and resolve problems
*Oversee the compilation of delivery reports and rectify any under/over delivery issues
*Coordinate campaign interim and final client reporting

Experience: 3+ years of Online Media Planning and Buying experience; Proven ability in managing complex teams of Media Planners/Assistant Media Planners and working with budgets; Entertainment industry client experience a PLUS but not mandatory

General Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree (required).
Required Skills: Self-motivated and highly organized. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and time management skills. Experience building, managing, and maintaining client relationships.
Location: This position is New York based. Some regional & national travel required.

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, New York USA

Contact:
If you are looking to shine creatively in a fun, but fast-paced environment then you could be the perfect candidate. This is a great opportunity to learn the world of creative advertising and to move up within a rapidly growing company. Please send a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work and your resume to emily@specialopsmedia.com, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

Special Ops was recently named the online media agency of record for Universal Music Group, the label that includes The Police, Elton John and Fergie.