Steven Rodino
About Steven Rodino
Steven Rodino is a Senior Media Buyer with extensive experience in media negotiation and buying, having worked at notable companies such as Zenith and OMD USA. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management from the University of Tampa and has a background in sports operations.
Current Role as Senior Media Buyer
Steven Rodino currently serves as a Senior Media Buyer at 22Squared, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Tampa, Florida, he has contributed to the agency's media buying strategies and campaign executions. His role involves negotiating media placements and optimizing advertising budgets to enhance client visibility and engagement.
Previous Experience at 22Squared
Before becoming a Senior Media Buyer, Steven Rodino worked at 22Squared as a Jr Media Buyer from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, he gained foundational experience in media buying processes and client management. He later advanced to the Media Buyer role, where he further developed his skills in media negotiation and strategy.
Experience at Zenith and OMD USA
Steven Rodino has prior experience in prominent advertising agencies, having worked at Zenith as a Negotiator for National Video Activation from 2017 to 2018. He also spent two years at OMD USA, first as an Assistant Negotiator in 2015 and later as a Negotiator from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved media negotiation and activation strategies in New York City.
Educational Background in Sport Management
Steven Rodino earned a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management from the University of Tampa, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided him with insights into the sports industry, which he applied during his internships and early career roles, including positions with the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of his career, Steven Rodino gained practical experience through internships. He worked as a Special Events and Game Day Operations Intern for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012 and served as a Fan Development Coordinator for the New Jersey Devils in 2013. These roles allowed him to develop skills in event coordination and fan engagement.