Associate, Media Operations Job at Omnicom Media Group US PHD in New York

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world's leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK, to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We combine the latest industry insight with the best creative minds to produce planning innovation and create award-winning work for some of the world's largest advertisers. Finding a better way is our ethos and sums up how we approach everything - from a new client brief to the way we work.

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a superstar who wants a start in media and is an organizer by nature.

You will be successful in this role if you have an understanding in ad tech platforms and digital partners, are curious and self-learning about the industries solutions and spaces, and a keen affinity for the value of data backed media plans. You push for what is right, challenge our teams to get out of their comfort zone in the pursuit of brilliant ideas. A solution-seeker who always looks on the bright side and is willing to jump over obstacles to bring the work from good to great.

At PHD, we value our culture above anything else, and that culture is built on the spirit of our people. We're looking for tireless optimists, happy warriors and fearless collaborators who bring that extra dose of contagious energy. If you're looking for some of the same, PHD might be for you.

The Opportunity:

If you're reading this, we want to talk to you about joining our team as a Media Operations Associate.

The PHD Media Ops team is a center of excellence built to enable our people with process, backed by technology. This group ensures that PHD delivers exceptional, trustworthy aspects of advertising, unlocking the data needed to optimize our performance and maintain reputation.

We believe Media Operations needs to advance beyond tactical trafficking to a strategic imperative focused on distributing our brands safely, respecting our consumers privacy, and capitalizing on complex auction markets, all whilst fully supporting our technological, tactical and financial operations.

The Media Operations Associate role is accountable for supporting a PHD client with the effective execution and excellence of media operations. In this role, you would be responsible for the tactile governance of our operational workstreams across Ad, Reputation, and Taxonomy Operations.

You will closely collaborate with the Media Operations Manager and internal PHD teams to ensure support and governance for the Strategy, Planning and Investment Channels (on and offline) functions.

We can't wait for you to bring your enthusiasm and overall positive vibes to our team!

Our expectations of you:

We're looking for someone eager to learn, quick to raise a hand, and methodical in their approach. Collaboration and an open mind are key in this position.

You would be called upon to help the operations teams set and govern process, and you may be tagged in to help with important media launches and/or client deliverables are due.

Areas of Responsibility

• Creation and maintenance of governance processes and education materials
• Delivery of training sessions for global team members
• Development and monitoring of governance reports
• Issue identification and escalation, working with internal agency teams, leadership and clients
• Management of internal reconciliation processes

What you'll need to succeed?

• 1-2 Years media experience in digital or ad operations
• Passion for learning
• Self-starting nature
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc)
• Ability to work in an agile manner in a rapidly changing requirements environment
• Ability to work across global and cross-functional teams and fracilitate partnerships in a complex, matrixed organizations
• Analytical mind with problem solving capabilities and aptitude
• Familiarity or exposure to marketing and ad technology data
• Excellent communications skills, with experience communicating across groups with varying degrees of technical background
• Analytical, evaluative, and likes to solve problems

The outcomes we will celebrate:

Strong client relationships, admiring teammates, congenial communication, more effective plans, positive vibes, industry awards, strong agency partnerships.

Who you'll partner with?

You'll work hand in hand with the Media Operations Manager and team, as well as with your PHD counterparts on Strategy, Planning and Investment

What you can expect:

The chance to grow the agency and yourself.

Freedom to collaborate with over 4,000 colleagues in 80+ offices worldwide.

The ability to be brave, try new things and help continue to grow our digital offering.

A place that cares about your personal passions just as much as your work

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This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

Compensation Range

$34,000-$60,000 USD

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.

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