About the Role

Guardian Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated Digital Ad Operations Specialist to join their team in the Sydney office.

Responsibilities

Assist the AdOperations and sales team in developing strategies, campaign forecasts and recommendations for client briefs, ensuring campaign goals are met.
Support the coordination of weekly WIP meetings with key stakeholders to monitor and track campaign performance.
Act as a supporting point of contact for Ad Operations, liaising with sales teams and internal departments to ensure seamless campaign execution.
Review and process campaign bookings from start to end, including processing Insertion Orders, booking elements in various ad management platforms to ensure timely delivery and meeting intended objectives.
Assist with setup, optimisation, and monitoring of campaigns, tracking key performance metrics and ensuring on-time delivery.
Troubleshoot basic issues related to ad delivery under guidance from senior team members.
Conduct basic QA checks on creative materials to ensure adherence to advertising specifications.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project timelines are met.
Assist with reporting and analysis of campaign performance.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Degree level education or equivalent
Working knowledge of media industry
Media sales or agency experience highly desirable
Project management experience an advantage
Understanding of marketing objectives and digital sales implementation
B2B experience highly desirable
Relevant media background with client-facing role desirable
Understanding of Guardian's editorial integrity
Strong interest in and understanding of Guardian brand

Required Skills and Behaviors

Strong time management skills
Ability to troubleshoot and manage potential issues
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
High attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
IT skills (MS Office, Mac, Gmail, Google workspace)
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication
Self-starter with strong initiative
Tactful, adaptable, and team player
Lateral thinking

Company Benefits

Hybrid working
Employee assistance program
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups
Reconciliation Action Plan
Cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription

Application Details

Role is full-time and permanent. Applications close Sunday, 1 December 2024. Upload CV and cover letter explaining motivation and suitability. Early applications encouraged. Contact australia.hr@theguardian.com for questions.

Commitment to Diversity

Guardian Australia values and respects differences in all people, including people of color, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse social classes, gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities. They aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected and bring diverse perspectives.

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