Ad Operations Senior Executive (6 month FTC) London, England

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
DescriptionAbout WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.comAbout EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media BrandEssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world's best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy - built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.Role Summary and ImpactEssenceMediacom is seeking a Senior Advertising Operations Executive to become an integral part of our Advertising Operations team. As a Senior Advertising Operations Executive within our team, you will be responsible for the set-up, execution and delivery of digital campaigns. You will work with both internal teams and external parties to ensure campaign delivery objectives are met. 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.What we need from you
  • Serve as a trafficking expertise owning the set-up, management, and execution of several of our top accounts, while maintaining a high quality standard for the Advertising Operations department to ensure 100% accuracy and to exceed client expectation​
  • 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​
  • Collaborate with team members by providing guidance on how to continually improve operational processes, supporting systems and communication channels where needed​
  • Act as a strategic partner within account teams; providing consultation to clients on the correct setup of campaigns, tagging of clients sites, and the use of web technologies to meet client needs
Skills and ExperienceAt WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:
  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
  • Experience in Advertising Operations with demonstrable knowledge of ad serving, preferably gained agency side​
  • An exceptional ability to learn new concepts and challenge the status quo​
  • Great communication, organizational and project management skills​
  • Demonstrable ability to recognize and resolve problems quickly and efficiently​
  • Diligent and attentive to detail; able to follow through on projects and/or issues​
  • Good analysis skills (including quantitative analysis) and confidence in making information based decisions​
  • Computer literate with superior knowledge of Excel​
  • Knowledge of Google docs a plus​
Life at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this locationPlease read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide.#LI-Promoted

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