Job Application for Executive, Ad Opearations (Entry Level) at Omnicom Media Group UK

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Ad Ops Executive - OMD EMEA (Kings Cross, London)

We are looking to hire an entry-level executive into our Advertising Operations team. You'll support the team as we design ways to use Ad Operations buying solutions to solve client or agency business challenges.

What is Ad Ops?

Ad operations, or "ad ops," involves managing and executing digital advertising campaigns. This includes setting up ad servers with detailed media plans, assigning ads to specific placements, and installing tracking pixels to measure performance. Ad ops professionals ensure ads are correctly set up and tested before going live, and they continuously monitor and optimise campaigns to improve results. They work closely with clients, creative teams, and technical teams to deliver effective ads that meet campaign objectives, requiring strong attention to detail, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Role Overview:

Launch and manage digital campaigns across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Handle client needs for tracking, measuring, and tagging digital ads (Display, Video/VOD, etc.).

Key Tasks:

Set up media plans in the ad server to track and achieve campaign goals.
Assign ads to the right places and set rules for how they appear (e.g., location, time).
Install tracking pixels to measure ad performance.
Test and ensure ads are correctly set up before sharing with websites.

Team Collaboration:

Work with the team to respond to client briefs.
Translate media briefs into effective plans.
Build relationships with client service teams.
Contribute ideas and suggest new approaches.

Skills Needed:

Attention to detail and curiosity.
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Creative problem-solving.
Clear communication of complex concepts.
Comfortable presenting work.

Our Commitment to You

From our comprehensive development programme to mentoring and on-the-job experiences, we’ll provide you with lively and stimulating learning to help you develop and progress your career. We marry this with a regular appraisal, which includes 360 feedback and ongoing career catch-ups to discuss how you’re doing.

In addition, your overall wellbeing and happiness is one of our top priorities we created our own bespoke programme of various activities and workshops to help support good health, including body stat checks, sleep workshops, mindfulness, boxing, Pilates, massages - you can even get your hair and nails done!

Other great benefits include free breakfasts in our on-site diner, our social club, the employee of the month award, 27 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a lot more!

About the Agency:

At OMD EMEA, we strive to deliver on our promise of ‘better decisions, faster‘ for our clients, partners and all 6,000+ OMDers across our region everyday. As part of the world’s largest media network, our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. The key to the process is empathy. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer, to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent.

Learn Fast, Act Fast. To help navigate the road to a ‘new normal’, learning from, and acting upon data signals at scale and speed is crucial. Visit Why OMD? to learn more about our unique Act Fast Framework.

Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely. Let us know if you have any questions about our working pattern as part of your application and interview process.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.

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