Operations

Planner Buyer Manager

Sydney

​THE COMPANY A world renowned agency with a global presence and leaders within the market are looking for a Planner Buyer Manager to join them. To give some context, they are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally! They are a dedicated media base for a huge brand. With collaboration at the heart of what they do, they have developed a shared vision with their clients marketing team as well as aligning their values and behaviours all of which are built on a foundation of trust and transparency. A team of 40+ specialists working across all paid, owned and earned channels using science & creativity to drive compelling, end to end media connections across the full ecosystem of channels. THE OPPORTUNITY The Planner Buyer Manager is the lead for offline planning and buying across the clients business unit, as well as managing the implementation of campaigns to market through their well-resourced team. The role has exposure to all aspects of offline media, including Television, Radio, Out of Home, and Cinema. It’s the perfect role for someone looking to develop their planning skillset, but who’s not prepared to let go of the dynamic world of investment. The role offers heaps of client exposure, and is perfect for someone who wants to improve their client facing skills. The agencies close working relationship with their client team also offers exposure to business units across the entire organisation, not just the media side. Reporting to the Head of Trading and you will have execs and coords reporting to you. Working cross discipline from planning to investment. Dedicated to one client, resulting in development of client relationships. Excellent work / life balance. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Solid based of (local) experience and you will be keen to teach, train and nurture. A passion for the media industry and a strong understanding of the media landscape. Keen interest in driving performance of your client’s business. A preference to collaboration and team-based working. Knowledge and use of media planning and implementation tools. Great relationships within the marketplace.

Programmatic Specialist

London, England

£40000 - £50000 per annum + + bonus

Are you a programmatic expert who wants to work in the sports/entertainment industry?We've partnered with one of the biggest media owners in the sports space to help them grow their digital & programmatic team. This business has been growing year on year and now is a recognizable name across the industry. So if you want to be apart of an expanding team with huge aspirations in the sports industry, keep reading! What can they offer?An unrivaled working environment with exposure to some of the biggest and best tech/companies/minds in the spaceCompetitive salary & career pathStrong benefits and perksA motivating and intelligent leader/mentorAn environment where you control your day-to-day and can make strategic decisions to improve the business/department ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Head of Programmatic, you will wear multiple hats across yield, technical operations, analysis & commercial partnerships.Maximise programmatic ad revenue across web and app, display and videoManage SSP's & agencies/tech partner relationships Create a vibrant programmatic marketplace with best in class campaign performance and yeildWork with sales team to implement the digital sales strategy Read and interpret data to make recommendations Background Experience at a publisher is a huge plus Well versed in the complexities of programmatic and the AdTech ecosystemStrong analytical skills (proficiency in maths & statistics, with ability to navigate large amounts of ad & revenue data)Experience working with adtech vendors (SSP's) & agencies, etc..

Senior Trading Manager

London, England

£45000 - £52000 per annum + + bonus

Leading Independent Advertising Platform Are you looking to work for a 1000 employee strong player, who also have a start-up feel?This business has partnerships with the biggest brands, broadcasters and social media platforms in the world. They are a business that is in the Top 10 best workplaces within AdTech. They have unrivaled technology across the full advertising & marketing technology ecosystem. What can they offer?An unrivaled working environment with exposure to some of the biggest and best tech/companies/minds in the spaceCompetitive salary & career pathA motivating and intelligent leader/mentorAn environment where you control your day-to-day and can make strategic decisions to improve the business/departmentPurposeTo be a programmatic media pro.You will join the EU HQ in London and focus on splitting your time from operating as a trader and also as a platform consultant. You'll be a senior member of the team and be technically savvy as well as commercially confident. You will look to grow your career quickly and potential move in a Solutions Consultant role or head up a trading team, or even move into more client management. ResponsibilitiesYou'll learn new technology and think about out of the box solutions for day to day challenges You'll be combining data analysis and client feedback to optimize complex campaigns Develop actionable recommendations to maximize campaign success Become an expert on the use and best practice of the companies programmatic platformServe as a subject matter expert and lead in developing training and best practiseWork closely with the AM team Experience/skills4+ years experience in technical advertising rolesExperience using DSP's (DV360, TTD, Amazon, Xandr, etc...)Strong analytical understanding Solid understanding of the full eco-system and how everything works togetherPreferred: SQL or other structured query languages

Head of E-Commerce

Hong Kong City

​My client is a leading global entertainment platform with one of the biggest social media presence and followings in the world. They're launching a fashion e-commerce department, so they're looking for a Senior E-Commerce Manager who will manage the strategic direction of their global customer-facing web properties and online business. This role will include the overall Web product merchandising, demand generation, promotional planning and adhering to the corporate brand standards. This position will manage deliverables and implement tactics against defined business metrics to deliver the quarterly and annual business objectives. This individual must also ensure Merchandising, Marketing and E-Commerce efforts are effectively integrated with the overall brand, wholesale and retail efforts for the organization. Job Description Manage the overall global Digital Commerce business to deliver quarterly and annual Revenue. Responsible for .COM Onsite Management and Digital Marketing, and dotted line responsibility for Merchandising, as well as Marketplace account and business management. Define, analyze, track results and interpret success levels against a defined set of key E-Commerce performance metrics. Provide monthly and quarterly performance reports, projections and reviews on all key performance metrics. Understand and have strategic input into the planning, buying and forecasting of inventory for the Digital Commerce business. This forecast and plan will be measured via metrics to determine accuracy and relevancy. Accordingly, ensure the product strategy is aligned with the revenue plan and work with the Merchant team to effectively trade on hand inventory. Development and implementation of new features to the ecommerce platform. Work diligently with marketing to implement direct customer acquisition and retention operating strategies including search engine optimization, online advertising, customer contact, and emerging technologies. Explore new opportunities/partnerships to increase Revenue across local digital channels Work closely with internal marketing resources to develop internet marketing strategies for increased Brand and Retail level promotions and integration. Manage and continually extract incremental strategic or tactical value from direct relationships vendors and partners. Partner with Distribution and operations partners to further maximize E-Commerce fulfillment, freight, planning and logistics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field. Minimum 3 years of E-Commerce and online marketing experience. Minimum 3 years of developing, driving, and implementing ecommerce strategies to achieve goals. Basic experience in HTML programming for onsite management purposes. Passion to grow and drive businesses in a sustainable manner. Ability to work independently and synthesize large amounts of data while meeting deadlines. Demonstrated analytical capabilities including the ability to analyze and report on data. Demonstrated experience in quickly learning new technologies and complex processes. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility. Ability to perform budget management and forecasting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Cantonese a plus.

Ad Ops Manager

Singapore

​My client is a global entertainment platform looking for a Ad Ops Manager with several years’ experience working in the trenches of ad operations within an advertising agency, a good understanding of the digital landscape and most importantly an appetite to continually improve team workflow and process to ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class ad operations. You will have expert knowledge of ad serving systems and a passion for new and emerging technologies. You will also have a collaborative and “can do” attitude to help interface with our Analytics and Media team and deliver exceptional media solutions. Some of the things we'd like you to do: Maintain a high quality standard for the Ad Operations department by overseeing Quality Assurance to ensure 100% accuracy and to exceed client expectations, while still trafficking (when needed) for larger and more complex accounts Help lead the weekend team to continually identify and implement opportunities for improvement within team processes, supporting systems and communication channels Supportive role in motivating junior team members to strive for excellence, building interdepartmental relationships, and working towards continuous team improvement Monitor campaign delivery to ensure campaigns are running as expected and targeting objectives are met, including checking daily reports and providing troubleshooting support for trafficking issues related to creative, publisher implementation, and escalating to third party vendors when necessary Serve as a Ad Operations expert for interdepartmental questions and escalations that may arise and provide solution Act as an ambassador of ad operations across the agency. Work with senior leads in other teams to raise visibility, train new starters on process, attend conferences and continually educate teams on recent developments; building advocacy across the agency A bit about yourself: 4+ years’ experience in ad operations, preferably agency-side working on large and complex client accounts Hands-on knowledge of ad serving systems and advertising tracking technologies, especially Doubleclick A strong understanding of digital; especially the role that ad ops plays and a critical point of view on the various organizational structures and working practices that can be employed to deliver success A passion for all things digital, including a good understanding of industry trends and web technology developments and how they can be used to deliver category defining media solutions An ability to demonstrate getting the best out of people; including hands-on management, coaching and inspiration of a more junior team A strong work ethic; able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver results Well-developed organizational and project management skills, to ensure you can keep on top of your own and others workload Fine-tuned communication, presentation and influencing skills; with an ability to think creatively and present in a manner that inspires and excites Technical skills would be a distinct advantage; including HTML, JavaScript and Flash

Technical Operations Executive

Singapore

​A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Technical Operations Analyst with one of the most successful data-driven video platforms. With a strong technical understand of the ad serving ecosystem, you are responsible for providing your expertise and be the support to the company’s partners who are publishers, DSPs and clients. You will be the key point of contact with partners for all technical related issues and possess the ability to confidently articulate and address complex technical requirements, ideas and solutions. Responsibilities: Be involved in pitches with publishers and on-board new publishers Conduct testing and provide recommendations around supply set-up, troubleshooting and hold publisher trainings Position yourself as a trusted advisor in the video ecosystem, you will aim to build relationships with both technical and business contacts Work closely with demand-side team to identify and troubleshoot any buy-side issues Requirements: 1 – 2 years of experience in an ad operations or technical role Strong understanding of the ad serving ecosystem (DSPs, SSPS, DMPS, Exchanges, Networks and ad servers) Strong organisational skills and ability to articulate and address complex technical requirements Experience with ad servers like SpotX, Google and Freewheel is advantageous Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills

Ad Ops Manager - Incredible programmatic AV start-up

London, England

£38000 - £48000 per annum

Do you want to work for an ambitious start up who have dominated the audio landscape and are looking to grow their success even more by expanding into the video?By using data like location, weather and events in your area (just to name a few!) this company allows for a personalized ad experience that delivers fantastic ROI for their amazing clients.This company, who has been going for only 3 years is working with the likes of Deliveroo, Adidas and Virgin, and all the major ad agencies. Due to their great product and high demand they are now looking for an ad operations manager to carry ensure the continued delivery of high-quality ads.What you will be doing…Reporting and quality assurance of all active campaignsWork with the users of their creative studio to assist campaign set yoWork alongside partners operations teamSupport customers and be a point of contact for questions / queriesIf you work in ad operations and want to work for this incredible company - get in touch!

Ad Ops specialist at breakthrough programmatic AV platform

London, England

£35000 - £48000 per annum

Alexa… I've heard that audio advertising is the next big thing. Yes!This company has smashed into the audio advertising space and carried through innovative campaigns with the likes of Adidas, Virgin and Deliveroo. This incredible company is now accelerating their incredible growth by expanding into video.This is where you come in.They are looking for an Ad Operations superstar to carry through their exciting move into video. You will need…Over 5 years' experience working in an ad operations roleGood understanding of operation management including metrics improvement, vendor management and efficiency enhancementA passion for video!If this is something that you would love to find more about - get in touch!

Ad Ops Manager - Incredible programmatic AV start-up

London, England

£38000 - £48000 per annum

Do you want to work for an ambitious start up who have dominated the audio landscape and are looking to grow their success even more by expanding into the video?By using data like location, weather and events in your area (just to name a few!) this company allows for a personalized ad experience that delivers fantastic ROI for their amazing clients.This company, who has been going for only 3 years is working with the likes of Deliveroo, Adidas and Virgin, and all the major ad agencies. Due to their great product and high demand they are now looking for an ad operations manager to carry ensure the continued delivery of high-quality ads.What you will be doing…Reporting and quality assurance of all active campaignsWork with the users of their creative studio to assist campaign set yoWork alongside partners operations teamSupport customers and be a point of contact for questions / queriesIf you work in ad operations and want to work for this incredible company - get in touch!

Senior Programmatic Trader at Full Service AdTech Platform

London, England

£45000 - £52000 per annum

How would you like to work for one of the most respected AdTech platforms out there, who offer a full stack advertising and marketing tech?This is a company that partners with Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat and works with fantastic blue-chip clients such as Spotify, Skype and Airbnb!Already an established technology, there is no slowing them down as they have spent over $1billion investing in new tech just in the last few years, so want to keep progressing on their already incredible offering!This company is looking for Senior Programmatic Trader to combine data analysis and client feedback to optimize campaigns to align with the client's requirements.This role is a mix of commercial, technical & analysis - so multiple wearing hats is required!You will need:A great understanding of the programmatic landscape and how platforms work together (DSP's, DMP's, PMP's, ad verification and data tech vendors)Over 4 years' experience in an operational roleAnalytical abilities and ability to deal with large data setsAbility to communicate findings to people of all levels of technical understandingIf you meet the requirements needed for this role and it sounds like the opportunity for you, get in touch!

Ad Ops specialist at breakthrough programmatic AV platform

London, England

£35000 - £48000 per annum

Alexa… I've heard that audio advertising is the next big thing. Yes!This company has smashed into the audio advertising space and carried through innovative campaigns with the likes of Adidas, Virgin and Deliveroo. This incredible company is now accelerating their incredible growth by expanding into video.This is where you come in.They are looking for an Ad Operations superstar to carry through their exciting move into video. You will need…Over 5 years' experience working in an ad operations roleGood understanding of operation management including metrics improvement, vendor management and efficiency enhancementA passion for video!If this is something that you would love to find more about - get in touch!

Senior Trading Manager

London, England

£45000 - £52000 per annum + + bonus

Leading Independent Advertising Platform Are you looking to work for a 1000 employee strong player, who also have a start-up feel?This business has partnerships with the biggest brands, broadcasters and social media platforms in the world. They are a business that is in the Top 10 best workplaces within AdTech. They have unrivaled technology across the full advertising & marketing technology ecosystem. What can they offer?An unrivaled working environment with exposure to some of the biggest and best tech/companies/minds in the spaceCompetitive salary & career pathA motivating and intelligent leader/mentorAn environment where you control your day-to-day and can make strategic decisions to improve the business/departmentPurposeTo be a programmatic media pro.You will join the EU HQ in London and focus on splitting your time from operating as a trader and also as a platform consultant. You'll be a senior member of the team and be technically savvy as well as commercially confident. You will look to grow your career quickly and potential move in a Solutions Consultant role or head up a trading team, or even move into more client management. ResponsibilitiesYou'll learn new technology and think about out of the box solutions for day to day challenges You'll be combining data analysis and client feedback to optimize complex campaigns Develop actionable recommendations to maximize campaign success Become an expert on the use and best practice of the companies programmatic platformServe as a subject matter expert and lead in developing training and best practiseWork closely with the AM team Experience/skills4+ years experience in technical advertising rolesExperience using DSP's (DV360, TTD, Amazon, Xandr, etc...)Strong analytical understanding Solid understanding of the full eco-system and how everything works togetherPreferred: SQL or other structured query languages

Programmatic Specialist

London, England

£40000 - £50000 per annum + + bonus

Are you a programmatic expert who wants to work in the sports/entertainment industry?We've partnered with one of the biggest media owners in the sports space to help them grow their digital & programmatic team. This business has been growing year on year and now is a recognizable name across the industry. So if you want to be apart of an expanding team with huge aspirations in the sports industry, keep reading! What can they offer?An unrivaled working environment with exposure to some of the biggest and best tech/companies/minds in the spaceCompetitive salary & career pathStrong benefits and perksA motivating and intelligent leader/mentorAn environment where you control your day-to-day and can make strategic decisions to improve the business/department ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Head of Programmatic, you will wear multiple hats across yield, technical operations, analysis & commercial partnerships.Maximise programmatic ad revenue across web and app, display and videoManage SSP's & agencies/tech partner relationships Create a vibrant programmatic marketplace with best in class campaign performance and yeildWork with sales team to implement the digital sales strategy Read and interpret data to make recommendations Background Experience at a publisher is a huge plus Well versed in the complexities of programmatic and the AdTech ecosystemStrong analytical skills (proficiency in maths & statistics, with ability to navigate large amounts of ad & revenue data)Experience working with adtech vendors (SSP's) & agencies, etc..

Ad Operations Manager

New York City

​My client is a leading entertainment and deals publisher and events company. The Media Owner has transformed from a traditional Print business to a purely digital and experiential advertising machine! Having won multiple awards across Creative, Events and some the largest global audiences in the world, They are looking for an Ad Ops Executive to join the team. If you are looking for a business, where you can learn the trade (& tech), progress quickly (promotion 6-12 months), and be surrounded by well-respected industry figures - then this could be for you. The client is an Advertising & Marketing platform, that enables marketers to plan and activate cross channel, programmatic media campaigns using real-time data, market research, and advanced analytics. This company is also partnered with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat & Twitter. Role Part of the Account Management team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of digital campaigns across a portfolio of clients. You will be a trusted advisor to the AM team and the client in relation to all operations queries. Trafficking digital Media across DFP is essential and experience with the platform is preferred with SSP/ Supply-Side Platform experience a nice add! Responsibilities Execute, monitor & optimize advertising campaigns using the platform - including setting up, trafficking & reporting Make recommendations to improve campaign performance, by looking at analytics and gaining a deeper understanding of the tech Provide reporting, pacing & delivery insight - and present with confidence when required Work very closely with the client services/account management team Ideally, you will have: 6+ months within advertising operations, the management or trading either at a tech vendor, agency or trading desk Knowledge of basic ad terms (CPM, CTR, CPC, etc...) Good excel skills, including pivot tables, charts, and large data sets Pro-active and confident, willing to go above and beyond to get the job done A basic understanding of programmatic is a huge plus Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions based on data

Senior Advertising Operations Manager

New York City

​A hyper growth mobile advertising company that has quickly become THE go to business for app retargeting company is looking for an Senior Advertising Operations Manager.This international growing business is on a mission to help app developers maximize their user engagement and in-app revenues by providing the one the world’s most efficient retargeting platform.  As a Senior AdOps Manager you will be responsible for:Launch and manage ad campaignsManage advertiser budget and bid setupConduct quality assurance and continuous optimization of performanceFirst level troubleshooting and assisting account management with reporting requestsPerform end to end tracking test and work with Support Engineers to resolve issuesYour profile:Proven experience (2+ years) in mobile advertising or retargeting – A MUSTStrong technical understanding of mobile advertising technologies (openRTB, SSPs, DSPs,Trading Desks, Attribution Provider, trafficking).Analytical mindset with solid organizational skills.  If you have the relevant experience, please apply asap.

Content Strategist

Singapore

My client is Asia's largest finance comparison platform. They're seeking a Content Strategist to establish them as the leading finance content marketing platform in Singapore. This role will require you to be an expert in all things content related and excel in channel optimisation, brand consistency, analytics and meaningful measurement. The position collaborates across all departments, including commercial, customer experience, product and the broader marketing team.This role reports into the Marketing Director.Day to day:Mapping out a content strategy that supports and extends marketing initiatives, both short- and long-term, determining which methods work for the brand and why. Continuous evolvement of strategy is a must.Driving unpaid traffic and building out a plan that can monetize this traffic.Overseeing the development of a content calendar across all owned and paid channels, such as social media, email and blog.Leveraging market data to develop content themes/topics and execute a plan to develop the assets that support a point of view and educate customers that leads to critical behavioral metrics.Ensuring all content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimised for search and user experience for all channels of content including online, social media, email, mobile and video.Being an arbiter of best practices in grammar, messaging, writing, and style.Conducting ongoing usability tests to gauge content effectiveness. Ensuring data is thoroughly analysed and recommendations are made based on those results. Working with content owners to revise and measure particular content and marketing goals.Developing standards, systems and best practices (both human and technological) for content creation, distribution and optimisation.Conducting brand and competitor audits.Monitors the latest trends in pop culture, social media, including advertising formats, channels and technologies in order to improve campaign performance and provide recommendations/ ideas around trending topicsManaging a small content team, including a copy writer, video lead and designer, whilst also working closely with our content editors.Your background:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related communications field.5+ years of experience in multichannel content management, with ideally both agency and client-side experience. Must include experience with community management.2+ years of experience in finance, banking, fintech or personal finance industriesHave a passion for and extensive hands-on experience managing social media and email channels, including a thorough understand of best practice for these channels.Experience creating compelling messages for different target demographics across different marketing channels.Outstanding command of the English language.Skill at both long-form content creation and real-time (immediate) content creation and distribution strategies and tactics.The ability to think like an educator, intuitively understanding what the audience needs to know and how they want to consume it.Clear articulation of the business goal behind the creation of a piece (or series) of content.Passion for pop culture and keen interest in personal finance.Familiarity with principles of marketing (and the ability to adapt or ignore them as dictated by data).Fluency in web analytics tools (Google Analytics), social media marketing applications and social media monitoring.Demonstrates understanding of various media buying objectives available on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, with working knowledge of Facebook Ads Manager.Experience with Adobe design suite a plus.