Assistant, Display & Print

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The Associate, Display & Print assists in the planning, implementing and maintaining of media campaigns across multiple channels inclusive of display, both partner direct and programmatic as well as print (magazines). As an entry level position, the Associate position represents the start of a media career and is highly supervised by a Senior Associate or Supervisor.

You will be essential to the day-to-day tactical management of the media account and while advanced Media thinking is not expected, the successful Associate is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects.

The Associate, Display & Print position is training-intensive. Aptitude for learning new skills (both technical and organic) and procedures is essential. You will be expected to be an active participant, increasing participation over time in the position, and also encouraged to contribute ideas and insights that will benefit our clients.

Print

• Develop a knowledge of syndicated online and print planning/research tools.
• Generate insertion orders within buying platforms, PRISMA and DDS, to reserve advertising space.
• Manage email communication with sites and publications to confirm receipt.

Display (Programmatic)

• Enter programmatic media plans into Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) and continually track activity, spend pacing and performance in platform.
• Monitor activity on daily/weekly basis and work with Associate and Supervisor to suggest and implement necessary optimizations to improve overall campaign performance.
• Partner with Associate to adjust platform levers, including inventory bids when necessary.

Other Support

• Partner with Ad Ops to help set up 3rd party ad server/tracking; follows through to ensure sites are enabled and all materials are received from creative agency
• Ensure all campaigns are tracking to full delivery and are on budget
• Work with Billing department to confirm receipt of invoices and that invoices are correctly reconciled
• Manages internal status reports
• Attends status meetings when appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
• 0-2 years industry or internship experience or relevant coursework
• Strong math and analytical skills including Excel (formulas, pivot tables and v-lookups)
• Strong interest in and familiarity with digital media (internet, mobile) as well as print titles
• Desire to learn about interactive media
• Takes clear ownership of assigned tasks
• Keeps current with digital and media marketplace (via industry periodicals, email newsletters, websites)
• Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to apply learnings over time
• Ability to recognize potential issues and problems, know when to escalate and propose solutions, where possible

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