Company Description

Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world with over 10,000 experts, operating across 190+ offices in 135+ countries. Carat delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding to connect people and brands by designing powerful and engaging media experiences. Carat is privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world.

Job Description

The Associate, Business Ops assists in the implementing and maintaining of media campaigns and financial stewardship across multiple channels. As an entry level position, the Associate position represents the start of a media career and is supervised by a Sr. Associate.

This position is essential in the day-to-day tactical and billing management of campaigns and requires an individual that works well in a team-based environment. While prior knowledge of/work experience in Media is not required, the successful Associate demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects.

The Associate position is training-intensive. The Associate is expected to be an active participant, increasing participation over time in the position. The Associate is also encouraged to contribute ideas and insights that will benefit our clients.

As part of the Business Operations team, the Associate is to steward the operations process across all channels and works very closely with assigned Business Operations Sr. Associate, client in-house team, Finance Operations, and other teams when applicable. This role will report to the Senior Manager.

Business Operations and Media Execution:

• Works with Business Ops Associate team to manage all updates to budgets, flighting and other campaign revisions as received by client
• Assists Sr. Associates in monthly campaign actualizations and billing reconciliation process
• Understands intricacies of various ad-serving partners
• Maintains internally used tracking documentation
• Works with Digital Media Tech team to ensure implementation of tagging and trafficking requirements as necessitated by the campaign
• Understands general activation capabilities of all available media tactics

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Supports Sr. Associates in preparing and delivering work to clients and colleagues
• Attends all status meetings when appropriate
• Maintains day-to-day consultation with Sr. Associate when buy details are concerned (rates/costs, launch timeline etc.)
• Builds positive relationships with internal and external teams
• Engages with all work-related contacts in a professional and respectful manner

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Assesses problems and concerns in a systematic, logical and rational manner
• Proactively resolves issues, and knows when to escalate to Sr. Associate
• Provides guidance to team members to nurture/promote team environment
• May be responsible for constructing and delivering accurate and honest performance management documents i.e. monthly actualization,
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to seamlessly transition among them
• Writes in a clear, compelling, and succinct manner
• Organizes ideas and information logically and sequentially
• Ensures key information is provided to team regarding client issues, internal agency issues, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 0-2 years of industry experience
• Strong interest in the media industry
• Proficient and accurate with numbers and budgets
• Ability to generate and present well-considered solutions
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

We are on a mission to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. As a modern marketing solutions company, businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data, and technology. We place equal priority on being a force for good, as well as a force for growth by creating campaigns that start purposeful conversations and create progressive change.