GroupM Gateway - Media Apprenticeship

The Apprentice plays a key role in the Operations Team, they are responsible for supporting successful and timely campaign setup and providing the team with all of the information they need to make decisions around performance and optimisations. Reporting into Senior Campaign Manager, Operations Manager or Associate Director, you will get hands on experience with activation platforms to learn how a video asset is turned into a highly-targeted advertising execution.

Campaign Management

• Creative management and pixel trafficking
• Programmatic campaign activation across your designated clients
• Producing optimisation reports and performance reports
• Working closely with Client Services, providing targeting recommendations for client briefs and forecasting availability
• Management of multiple campaigns, projects and responsibilities
• Ensuring campaign best practice is followed across all activity

Reporting and Analytics

• Operational troubleshooting and technical support
• Discrepancy investigation and resolution
• Making optimisation recommendations to ensure goals are met for all campaigns
• Top line understanding of margin, monetisation and the billing process

Candidate Requirements

• Interest in internet functionality, the online advertising industry, trends, technologies, and pricing models
• Excel skills and analytical mindset preferred, an ability to become proficient in the use of key business systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - can translate technical detail into a simple summary
• A self-starter who’s not afraid to ask for help or volunteer new ideas
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple clients, tasks and responsibilities concurrently
• Highly organised & strong time-management
• Solution driven focus, and the ability to work under time pressure
• Able to manage expectations, work to a fast pace, and develop strong relationships with colleagues.

Please note that this is an apprenticeship so isn't appropriate for those who have or are graduating university.