Senior Executive, Media Activation
Job Summary
About WPP Media
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Role Overview:
Were looking for ahands-on Senior Media Activation Executive to manage and execute biddable display video and programmatic campaigns for Google Store APAC. This is an activation-heavy client-facing role focused on campaign setup optimization budget management and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Paid Campaign Execution & Management:
- Work with offshore team to build and launch paid display video and programmatic campaigns.
- Set up campaign structures: audiences ad sets budgets bidding strategies creative trafficking.
- Managedaily campaign optimization: adjust budgets pause underperforming ads scale winners refine targeting.
- ExecuteA/B testing: creative variations audience segments placements messaging bidding strategies.
- Traffic and QA all ads: ensure correct links UTM parameters creative specs brand compliance before launch.
- Managemonthly media budgets: daily pacing against planned
- Coordinate with creative team onad production needs: brief formats specs provide performance feedback.
Client Management & Reporting:
- Manage clients reporting tasks (i.e. creative reports audience reports weekly reports launch/promo reports)and deliver clear insights recommendations and next steps
- Manage campaign timelines and client approvals for ad creative and campaign launches.
- Respond to client requests and questions quickly and professionally.
- Present campaign results and strategic recommendations confidently.
Performance Analysis & Optimization:
- Monitorcampaign performance dailyacross all platforms using native dashboards and reporting tools.
- Track media metrics: CPM CTR CPA CVR reach
- Conductpost-campaign analysiswith actionable learnings for future activations.
- Create performance reports with clear data visualization and strategic insights.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
- 2-3 yearsin paid digital media with hands-on campaign management experience across Google Ads and DV360.
- Agency background preferred.
- Proven track record managingsignificant budgets and complex multi-market campaigns.
Platform Expertise:
- Experience in managingGoogle Ads and DV360 campaigns from end-to-end (i.e. budget & audience planning set up and reporting)
- Experience withCampaign Manager 360 for ads trafficking
Technical Skills:
- Campaign setup trafficking and optimization across multiple platforms.
- Audience building: custom audiences lookalikes interest/behavioral targeting.
- Conversion tracking and ad tags implementation.
- Budget management and pacing.
- A/B testing methodologies.
- Analytics and reporting (Google Suite proficiency required e.g. Google Sheet).
Client-Facing Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable working with large volume of data and processing them into clear actionable insights.
- Detail-oriented with strong QA skills.
- Thrives in fast-paced deadline-driven environments.
- Professional responsive organized.
Preferred/Nice-to-Have:
- Google Ads Display / Google Ads Video / DV360 certification.
Role Summary and Impact.
3 best things about the job:
- Working in one of the most digitally advanced and forward thinking media agency that is globally connected
- Regular on job training that will be provided to ensure your success in your role
- An opportunity to work with and learn from highly experienced action orientated media practitioners
Measures of success
In three months:
- Gained certification on Google Ads Display Video DV360 CM360 etc.
- Familiarity with the Google Store ways of working and manage campaign executions and reporting.
In six months:
- Be able to manage offshore team and independently handle campaign deliverables and deadlines.
In 12 months:
- Be comfortable assisting the Display lead in developing testing proposals for the channels
- Confident in presenting to clients for campaign updates and performance
Skills and Experience
- Positive attitude and hunger to learn the digital space is changing rapidly and as part of the Digital Performance team we are expected to be on top of these changes
- Comfortable using Google sheets formulas and manipulating dashboards An analytical mind that is creative as well as data driven to identify trends/patterns and insights
- Strive for excellence demonstrated by a commitment to continuous improvement taking initiative and delivering results despite constraints
- In addition to demonstrated expertise in display / programmatic channels candidates with a strong understanding of the overall Digital landscape will be preferred enabling them to identify cross-channel opportunities and apply complementary multi-platform strategies aligned with client objectives
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.
WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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