Job Description

We are looking for an analytically minded people for Merkle’s Media Platforms & Operations team, who are responsible for the implementation and activation of ads for display, programmatic, video, and paid social advertising.  You will have the opportunity to be a part of an innovative, fast growing team focused on revolutionizing digital media planning and buying, in the context of a multi-channel data driven approach.  

• Master industry leading ad platforms, including ad servers and DSPs  
• Manage campaign timelines and deliverables across internal and external teams  
• Implement, QA, and troubleshoot ad campaigns using leading third party and Merkle platforms  
• Act as in-house platform expert and escalation point on product and technology issues  
• Document best practices and seek out opportunities to improve existing processes  
• Assist in the development of new internal products and in the vetting and onboarding of new third-party ad platforms

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

Digital Operations Management:  

• Demonstrate multi-tasking ability; keep multiple projects on-track  
• Expert in Microsoft Excel, Third Party Ad Servers (DoubleClick DCM and/or AtlasDMT) and rich media technology (eg. PointRoll, Unicast, Eyeblaster)  
• A technical authority for all technical issues involved in running online ad campaigns (including trafficking of remarketing capabilities, VAST/In-Stream Video, Rich Media and Audio)  
• Work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure that appropriate materials are received and/or distributed correctly  
• Coordinate and meet all deliverables accurately and in a timely manner  
• Work closely with media vendors and media teams to resolve reporting and/or billing discrepancies  
• Plan, organize, activate and control daily process

Client & Internal/External Relationships:  

• Support teams in preparing and delivering assets to media vendors   
• Work with media, creative and analytics teams at the onset of a campaign to identify and implement all creative and technical requirements  
• Manage relationships with external vendors (such as DSPs, DMPs, verification vendors, rich media companies, media publishers, research firms, etc.)  
• Possesses mature and professional business acumen in personal and written communications

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:  

• Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to apply learnings over time  
• Recognize recurrent or potential issues and problems, and know when to escalate and propose solutions, where possible  
• Takes clear ownership of assigned tasks  
• Communication Skills:  
• Express oneself clearly and concisely in written and oral communications  
• Write in a clear, compelling and concise manner  
• Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing or Business focus is preferred 
• 2-4+ years of media/ad ops/digital industry experience 
• Experience with ad servers and mobile measurement partners required (e.g., DoubleClick/DCM/DFA and AppsFlyer) 
• Must be able to troubleshoot any issues that arise 
• Strong project management skills required 
• Proficient Third Party Ad Servers (e.g., DoubleClick DCM) and rich media technology (e.g., PointRoll, FlashTalking, Celtra) 
• Experience with demand side platforms a plus (e.g., Adaptly, MediaMath, DV 360) 
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment while demonstrating the ability to multi-task and keep multiple projects on-track 
• Familiarity with HTML, SQL, SaaS, and JavaScript

Additional Information

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. 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 dentsurecruiting@dentsu.com 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.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $59,000-$92,000. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. 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 https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/ 

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