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Digital Ad Coordinator

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jun 27, 2019

Job Details

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.

Job Description

Overview

This is a mid to entry level role into the ever changing and fast paced world of digital advertising. You will master the fundamental skills and develop a strong understanding of the technologies that power the digital media ecosystem. Every online advertising campaign that is sold by our world class sales team is touched by this team to ensure that everything runs as sold and functions properly. Successful candidates will be energetic hard workers who are comfortable getting deep into the details. It requires an analytical brain, strong personal skills and a positive attitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Campaign Scheduling: Will ensure that all digital advertising campaigns are properly scheduled in our Ad Server (Google's DoubleClick) and that all relevant targeting is properly applied
  • Creative Execution: Will fully understand all aspects of our ad specs, creative templates and ad tags to ensure proper functionality of ad campaign creative elements.
  • Delivery Management: Will have in depth knowledge of ad server delivery logic to troubleshoot delivery issues and provide effective solutions to manage campaign delivery in full.
  • Provide proof of campaign launches; screenshots and reporting (if applicable)
  • Perform QA of all campaign materials prior to launch, including display and video content and 3rd party ad tags and pixels.
  • Ensure all advertising creative is in compliance with ad policies and publication specifications
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships within the Account Management organizations
  • Conduct regular reviews of active campaigns with account management team. Assess over/under delivery and performance and make any necessary adjustments

Education, Experience, Certification Requirements
  • BA/BS required.
  • 6 months to 2 years managing complex operational processes in online advertising or related industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Preferred experience:
    • Familiarity with ad systems and technologies including Doubleclick, Operative, 3rd Party Ad Servers or similar systems and technologies.
    • Knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
    • Prior experience in the advertising industry, especially digital.
  • Required Skills:
    • Proficient with MS Excel.
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
    • Must have entrepreneurial spirit and drive and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to manage many deadline-driven tasks with a positive attitude
    • Passion for digital marketing, curiosity towards industry technology

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US

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