Campaign Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

The Washington Post is seeking a Campaign Manager to own day-to-day ad operations and manage a broad range of tasks aligned to campaign strategy to meet client outcomes. A successful Campaign Manager will work hand in hand with the Account Management and Planning teams to coordinate, implement and oversee the execution of print and digital advertising campaigns.

Motivations:

• You are highly autonomous, self-directed and independent in both work and learning, with a desire to quickly digest and develop new skills
• You have proven experience as a positive and helpful team member who actively contributes towards the team’s common goals.
• You have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• You are a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• You possess the ability to manage multiple campaign asks at the same time.
• You demonstrate flexibility with changes in client direction or goals.
• You are an analyst at heart and a data-driven thinker
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for executing advertising campaigns for advertisers according to contract
• Manages the fulfillment of advertising campaigns to ensure timely and accurate implementation by:
• Partnering with finance team for all new accounts, credit terms and payment
• Executing order entry for print display campaigns
• Ensuring the initial gathering of deliverables, builds and execution of campaigns on technology platforms
• Set-up digital advertising campaigns in relevant platform by:
• Trafficking ads via ad servers (GAM, Apple News, AdSwizz, etc.)
• Implementing digital third-party tracking, such as DFA, on behalf of agency partners
• Troubleshooting all creative specs and tagging issues with the clients & agencies
• Partnering with AdOps on all non-standard and custom ad builds and executions
• Send confirmation of activation (screenshots and digital tearsheets)
• Monitor and deliver weekly client reporting
• Execute orders for Promo Pool, Placeholder, and Page Furniture
• Complete billing reconciliation documents on a monthly basis.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant digital account management or AdOps experience
• Advanced skill level of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
• Exceptional client service skills
• Ability to work independently across teams
• Experience with systems, platforms, and vendors such as: JIRA, Operative, Google Ad Manager, DFA, DV, IAS (desired)
  
  

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs
  
  

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Washington Post includes salary ranges for certain positions to comply with local pay transparency laws. The salary range for this position is:

64,300.00 - 96,500.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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