Company: POLITICO
POLITICO is seeking an experienced Ad Operations Associate for our pioneering and growing media company, based in Brussels, London, Paris or Berlin.
The Advertising Operations team are the experts on the processes and systems that support the delivery of POLITICO’s digital advertising campaigns. We are looking for a team player to understand our digital ad products and ad server tools to support campaign executions and related projects.
What You’ll Do
- Support Media Solutions team with delivery of campaigns across main channels – display, mobile, newsletter, print, video, podcasts, social media
- Respond to ticket system and book order / line items on Google Ad Manager (GAM), setup and prepare ad campaign launch
- Ensure advertising creatives follow ad policies and specifications upon launch
- Collaborate to keep internal documentation up-to-date on ad benchmarks, trackers, reports and workflows
- Oversee and monitor the performance of ongoing campaigns to ensure proper execution and delivery
- Perform testing and QA on ad products and campaign materials
- Troubleshoot live issues
- Provide guidance to Campaign Managers in project delivery: benchmarks, answering clients’ technical questions, searching for new solutions if needed, building custom ad units, etc.
- Collaborate actively with other teams, such as Brand Content Studio, Marketing, Events, and Production to develop and execute campaigns accurately aligned with business goals
- Support the day-to-day operational needs of the Media Solutions organization
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- Must be proficient in MS Excel and general familiarity with web languages (HTML, CSS, etc.) and analytics tools
- 2+ years of experience in media / ad operations with a focus on ad serving technologies: Google Ad Manager, third-party ad servers, ad trafficking, DCM tags, HTML5, Javascript, VAST, etc.
- Have a good understanding of both business needs and technology capabilities - plus be capable of translating that knowledge in plain terms
- Manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and comfortable with shifting priorities
- Strong analytical abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and ability to work collaboratively with teams
- Past experience with ticketing systems (Asana, Jira, etc) is a plus
- Prior experience at a media agency, DSP/SSP, ad tech provider or digital publisher is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or certificate (preferably in advertising, data analytics, marketing, or another related field)
- Fluent English, written and spoken, and any other European language
We Value Our People
Our benefits package is built for you, and includes:
- Hybrid work: Whether you love company and enjoy collaborating with colleagues in person or want some time alone at home to get some deep work done.
- Work from abroad days: Fancy a workday from atop a mountain resort, or want to work from your parent’s dining room table around the holidays? POLITICO offers the opportunity to work from abroad for a limited period each year.
- Health and Wellness: Across the different cities where we have offices, we offer various initiatives that contribute to your well-being.
- Transportation: Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to smooth commutes. POLITICO partially covers public transportation costs.
- Personal and Professional Growth: From dedicated trainings to regular career chats, with our Grow@POLITICO program, we put your professional development and growth first.
About POLITICO
POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.
Equal Opportunity
It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- 1040 Brussels: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 1040 Brussels
