or apply directly on Known's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Known's roles stay open a median of 23 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 91% of Known's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Known
- moderate 4 stale, 1 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 39 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Known's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Known.
About this role
As a Senior Specialist in Direct Negotiation at Known, you will work within the Media Science team to manage and negotiate media partnerships that align with client business objectives. Your role involves engaging with media vendors, coordinating digital partnership strategies, and ensuring best practices in execution and reporting. You will also collaborate with various internal teams to optimize advertising performance across multiple channels.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Known as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience in a digital agency environment working with media vendors, internal teams, and external collaborators
- Knowledge of direct IO partnerships’ roles in the media ecosystem
- A deep understanding of the strategic and executional aspects of managing direct partnerships
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong track record of planning and executing branding, consideration, and direct response campaigns
- Strong organizational skills
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience in typical media platforms like DoubleVerify and CM360
- Experience working with pharma clients
- Experience working in the HCP or Retail media spaces
- Experience managing others
What you get
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401k with company matching and no vesting period
- Annual bonuses
- Generous medical plan
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $80K - $90K, which may be a consideration for candidates
- The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, which may not suit everyone
- Experience with Prisma is mandatory, which could limit applicants without this skill
Summarised from Known's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Known on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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