Job Description

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Executive - Media Operations - GroupM Nexus, India (Gurgaon, Bangalore, Mumbai)

Overview of job

GroupM, the world\'s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally.

We are currently looking for an Executive - Media Operations for its GroupM Services Hub .

The role will include internationalization and cross regional export of the centralized digital service and buying model. The Ad Operations team makes sure that each one of the thousands of digital ads we run every day is tagged to pass the right information back so that we know which ads drive results, Be the first to know when big technology players like Google and Amazon change their product roadmaps and advise clients on how to get the most out of their technology budgets.

This team is responsible for delivering international solutions, particularly in APAC & EMEA, with some global influence. You will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and will hold a \'can do\' attitude with the passion to learn and grow.

At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.

3 best things about the job:

• Opinions and ideas are highly encouraged, and everyone has a voice. We are always open to new ways of thinking, especially those that will contribute to the overall success of Neo.
• It\'s a great work environment - You will collaborate with a group of quick-witted, humorous, diverse, and extremely dedicated co-workers and clients whom are all passionate about digital media.
• It is innovative and dynamic. There are new things constantly evolving and developing, and we are never static. We believe in the power of digital media to transform the way businesses and consumers can interact.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Manage end to end campaign set-up from getting creatives, assigning Ads & reporting on mobile and web and optimizing Advertiser campaigns.
• Work On QA/QC of campaigns execution.
• Anticipate and identify issues with campaigns and ad-creatives.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues with campaign delivery and performance.
• Identify process inefficiencies and ways to improve operations workflow.
• Oversee the delivery of 2000+ campaigns a year and ensure quality control.
• Build performance reports, using various tools and reconciling data from the third-party reports and the internal system reports.
• Advanced understanding of Trafficking Process (DCM, Sizmek, DSP, SSP, DMP, ad serving, Social Ads API Platforms, etc.)

• Interact & work closely with the Regional Stake holders and Vendor team to ensure smooth Campaign execution.
• Assist the Client Services team in understanding and conveying Operational aspects of campaign execution, performance and monitoring.
• Provide periodic reports and Dashboards to the stakeholders.

Measures of success:

In three months:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the Ad operations landscape
• Be trained on the various platforms and tools
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the team and take ownership of Campaign Initiations.

In six months:

• Manage and be responsible for all campaigns from start to completion.
• Master all aspects of the business including Billing Reporting and Insights as part of the overall campaign execution.

In twelve months:

• Be responsible and confidently manage projects as regional specialist.
• Be a trusted team member and support all activities.
• Test, learn, share, and seek different Advertising tactics and knowledge share with the wider trading team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree Required (Bachelor\'s degree in a quantitative field like Mathematics, Economics, Statistics preferred)

• 1-2 years of experience in Ad Operations.
• Expertise in Ad Operations, Sound understanding of ad-server or ad-operations technologies Knowledge of ad serving and ad server(s) preferably, RTB, DCM & Sizmek.
• Knowledge of debugging tools such as Charles, Fiddler, HTTP Watch etc.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Java-script/HTML/CSS/XML.
• Creative problem solver, self-motivated and driven.
• Quick learner and willing to try new tools/software for reporting, Trafficking & analysis.
• Organized, detail oriented and highly focused.
• Good time and work management abilities.
• Passionate about digital media communications as well as technology & trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent listening skills and the ability to adjust to the personalities of various partners.

More about GroupM

GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow.

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About India

2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale.

At GroupM India, there\'s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done.

GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it\'s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that\'s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

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