Buyer, Digital Investment & Activation

Horizon Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Toronto is seeking a motivated Buyer, Digital Investment & Activation. This role requires executing digital campaigns and driving performance across various platforms. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. The position offers opportunities for client interaction and innovation in digital strategy.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of digital media experience.
• Advanced computer knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, sign IOs, and execute campaigns.
• Set up and test campaign tags and pixels.
• Manage and analyze campaigns throughout execution.

Skills

Digital media experience

Video buying experience

Microsoft Office

Google Ads

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Meta Ads

The Trade Desk

DV360

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Buyer, Digital Investment & Activation to join our growing team in Canada. This individual will primarily be responsible for executing campaign activity across display, video, social, and SEM. The knowledge acquired from ongoing campaign observations will also funnel into planning considerations. Ultimately, this role should drive performance and innovation at the campaign level to deliver the best digital media opportunities for the clients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 40% - Media buying execution. Negotiate, sign IOs, and execute campaigns across digital channels.
• 20% - Campaign set up. Ensure that all proper tags and site pixels are set up and tested prior to campaign launch date to ensure flawless campaign execution.
• 25% - Campaign management. Daily check of social and SEM activity and weekly check-in of display and video activity to gauge campaign pacing and highlight potential areas of optimization. Some of this work may be done alongside the Data Analyst. Be in contact with reps as needed to troubleshoot any ongoing issues that may impede campaign delivery.
• 10% - Assist with Reporting. While the Data Analyst will maintain the lead on client reporting, the Buyer, Digital Investment & Activation will aid as needed.
• 5% - Client management and presentations. As needed, assist with client management pertaining to campaign activity. Present documentation to client (i.e. campaign wrap up reports).

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist with supervision of Media Assistant as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 2-4 years of digital media experience.
• Video buying experience is an asset.
• Advanced computer knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience inputting, managing, and analyzing campaigns through Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Reddit, TikTok, Pinterest, Meta, and Twitter.
• Experience inputting, managing, and analyzing programmatic campaigns through major DSPs (Amazon, The Trade Desk, DV360)
• Strong writing, presentation, strategic, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates, licenses and registrations

Google, Meta, TikTok, The Trade Desk, and Amazon Ads certifications an asset.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

N/A

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