Associate, Ad Operations

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

The Ad Ops Associate will be responsible for supporting the Ad Operations team with online advertising campaigns across Google Campaign Manager 360, The Trade Desk, Google Ads YouTube, Display and Video 360, and others as needed. The Ad Ops associate is responsible for adhering to DEPT best practices and developing and maintaining solid Ad Operations knowledge.

You will need to be quick on your feet, able to adapt to an ever changing, fast-paced, growing environment, and handle critical tasks that enable growth for our customers.

• →Trafficking campaigns using Google Campaign Manager 360
• →Work within digital campaign tools and platforms for implementation and QA across ad servers, tag management tools, and media platforms including: Google Campaign Manager, programmatic DSPs, direct buy partners, and YouTube
• →QA assets to ensure they are within spec
• →​​QA trafficking work in CM360 – Pull reporting to ensure your campaign has launched and the proper ads have been trafficked
• →Confirm campaign launch and delivery
• →Troubleshoot ad serving and tracking issues as they arise
• →Take responsibility for following naming conventions and generating UTM trackable links
• →Maintain a strong understanding of current partner capabilities relating to verification (brand safety, fraud, viewability)
• →Pull verification reporting as part of regular campaign optimization and monitoring
• →Continuously work with verification partners to help keep brand safety, fraud, and viewability numbers within benchmark throughout campaign flight
• →Update and maintain blocklists, negative keyword lists at a bi-weekly cadence and ad hoc for current events
• →Communicate and coordinate across internal team members daily to expedite requests submitted to the ad ops team for your assigned clients
• →Contribute ideas to improve workflow processes
• →Learn about developing technologies and how they can add value to our clients

• 1+ years of experience in Ad Operations/media trafficking
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize to deliver multiple tasks on time
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to consistently handle multiple tasks across multiple clients
• Ability to handle changing priorities

• Desire to stay current with the latest marketing trends
• Detail oriented and organized
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to pick up computer skills
• Ability to keep a cool head and positive attitude when executing tasks across accounts
• Ability to absorb complex technical concepts and communicate them to a non-technical audience
• Self-starter

• You will have to communicate with your team members abroad, therefore fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must for this role.

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

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