Manager, Digital Activation (Programmatic)
OMD, New York, NY, United States
We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities.
We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.
Manager, Digital Activation owns strategic planning and campaign execution for an assigned client. This position is both strategic and tactical in scope, requiring the Manager to independently generate strategic insights for the campaigns in the portfolio and implement digital campaigns with the support of Associates and Senior Associates. Managers train those that report to them on client specific requirements, providing expertise in optimization strategies and guidance on best practices across platforms. Trafficking and campaign management experience is a must as this role oversees the whole process across all digital platforms.
What This Role Calls For
Attention to Detail
Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both independently and in support of Associate Director.
Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and adherence to best practices throughout the full campaign life‑cycle
Maintain and organize campaign-specific materials in team’s shared drive
Oversee daily campaign maintenance, including internal questions regarding tracking and status of various campaigns that is handled by Associates and Senior Associates
Run the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing, and performance with the assistance of Associates and Senior Associates
Planning and Optimization
Set up campaigns accurately in different systems, ensuring ad tags and creative are loaded correctly into the systems.
Communicate to creative teams if there is risk of not launching on time on various platforms
Master media buying-related technologies, including DSPs and social platforms
Understand client performance objectives and develop successful strategies to meet them
Hands‑on execution and in‑the‑field management of client campaigns
Strong understanding of best practices and when to apply them on client campaigns
Advanced level understanding of campaign, ad server, impression, and user data that can help capitalize on key drivers of performance and identify opportunities for account growth
Translates advanced campaign goals to optimization tactics across all platforms
Executes advanced QA standards across assigned campaigns
Executes basic & advanced reporting analysis using 3rd party planning, activation & measurement tools
Requirements
Understanding of Linear Upfront and Scatter Investment
Experience working with Paid Social (Meta, TT, Snap, Pinterest), Linear TV, Retail Media, OTT
Excels at media fundamentals and can educate the assistant analyst level. Knowledge of the dynamics of media -how each media element performs alone, how they perform together, and how they are constantly changing.
Skilled in negotiation tactics
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills. Skilled in excel, pivot tables, V look ups etc.
Skilled in DDS, Prisma, Meta Campaign Manager, TikTok Campaign Manager, Snap Ads Campaign Manager, DV360, Trade Desk/Walmart, Amazon DSP
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to organize and manage detailed work
Strong project management skills
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
$50,000—$95,000 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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We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.
Manager, Digital Activation owns strategic planning and campaign execution for an assigned client. This position is both strategic and tactical in scope, requiring the Manager to independently generate strategic insights for the campaigns in the portfolio and implement digital campaigns with the support of Associates and Senior Associates. Managers train those that report to them on client specific requirements, providing expertise in optimization strategies and guidance on best practices across platforms. Trafficking and campaign management experience is a must as this role oversees the whole process across all digital platforms.
What This Role Calls For
Attention to Detail
Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both independently and in support of Associate Director.
Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and adherence to best practices throughout the full campaign life‑cycle
Maintain and organize campaign-specific materials in team’s shared drive
Oversee daily campaign maintenance, including internal questions regarding tracking and status of various campaigns that is handled by Associates and Senior Associates
Run the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing, and performance with the assistance of Associates and Senior Associates
Planning and Optimization
Set up campaigns accurately in different systems, ensuring ad tags and creative are loaded correctly into the systems.
Communicate to creative teams if there is risk of not launching on time on various platforms
Master media buying-related technologies, including DSPs and social platforms
Understand client performance objectives and develop successful strategies to meet them
Hands‑on execution and in‑the‑field management of client campaigns
Strong understanding of best practices and when to apply them on client campaigns
Advanced level understanding of campaign, ad server, impression, and user data that can help capitalize on key drivers of performance and identify opportunities for account growth
Translates advanced campaign goals to optimization tactics across all platforms
Executes advanced QA standards across assigned campaigns
Executes basic & advanced reporting analysis using 3rd party planning, activation & measurement tools
Requirements
Understanding of Linear Upfront and Scatter Investment
Experience working with Paid Social (Meta, TT, Snap, Pinterest), Linear TV, Retail Media, OTT
Excels at media fundamentals and can educate the assistant analyst level. Knowledge of the dynamics of media -how each media element performs alone, how they perform together, and how they are constantly changing.
Skilled in negotiation tactics
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills. Skilled in excel, pivot tables, V look ups etc.
Skilled in DDS, Prisma, Meta Campaign Manager, TikTok Campaign Manager, Snap Ads Campaign Manager, DV360, Trade Desk/Walmart, Amazon DSP
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to organize and manage detailed work
Strong project management skills
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
$50,000—$95,000 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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