Performance Specialist

Havas Media Network; Vancouver; In loco; CAD 55.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Havas Media Network in Vancouver is seeking a Performance Specialist to join our office immediately. The role centers on building, managing, and optimizing campaigns across Programmatic, Social and Search to meet client KPIs.

You will own in-platform execution, monitor pacing and spend, analyze performance, and collaborate with Planning, Investment and Analytics teams to drive integrated, data-driven campaigns.

Competenze

• 2+ years in a performance media role (agency, client-side, or vendor)
• Hands-on with programmatic, social and search campaigns
• Strong analytical, data-driven mindset and attention to detail
• Proactive self-starter with time management and prioritization skills
• Collaborative team player across disciplines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Mansioni

• Build, manage, and optimize Search, Paid Social & Programmatic campaigns to meet client KPIs.
• Own in-platform execution aligned to media plans, budgets and timelines.
• Monitor pacing and media spend for clients.
• Analyze performance and optimize to improve efficiency, scale and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Planning, Investment and Analytics teams for cohesive strategies.
• Develop insights and performance-driven recommendations from campaign data.
• Coordinate with platform partners and vendors to support campaign success.

Conoscenze

Performance media

Analytics

Time management

Collaboration

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Strumenti

DV360

Google Ads

SA360

Amazon DSP

The Trade Desk (TTD)

Descrizione del lavoro

Havas Media Network, has an immediate position available for a Performance Specialist in our Vancouver office.

Ideally, we're looking for someone with hands-on experience across Programmatic, Social, and Search, with the strongest focus on Programmatic (Amazon DSP and/or DV360) and Social. Those are the key areas of focus for this position and the right candidate should have exposure in those areas.

Campaign Execution & Optimization

• Build, manage, and optimize Search (Primary), Paid Social & Programmatic (Secondary) campaigns to deliver on client KPIs.
• Own in-platform execution, ensuring campaigns are accurately set up according to media plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Actively monitor pacing and performance, taking full responsibility for media spend on behalf of clients.
• Conduct ongoing analysis and optimization to improve efficiency, scale, and outcomes across channels.
• Partner with Planning and Investment teams to support cohesive go-to-market strategies aligned to campaign objectives.
• Develop actionable insights and performance-driven recommendations informed by campaign results and platform data.
• Recommend appropriate platforms, tactics, and targeting strategies based on campaign goals and audience needs.
• Stay current on industry trends, platform updates, and best practices across Search, Social, and Programmatic.
• Work closely with internal teams including Planning, Investment, Analytics, and other digital specialties to deliver integrated performance solutions.
• Collaborate with platform partners and vendors (e.g., DSPs, publishers, and platform reps) to support campaign success.
• Clearly communicate strategy, performance, and optimizations to internal stakeholders and, when required, external clients.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a performance media role (agency, client-side, or vendor).
• Hands-on experience buying and optimizing across:
• Programmatic: DV360 required; experience with Amazon DSP, TTD, or similar platforms considered an asset.
• Search: Google Ads, SA360.
• Paid Social: Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of the digital media and ad tech ecosystem.
• Highly analytical with a data-driven mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Collaborative team player comfortable working across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Primary:

• Search: Google Ads, SA360 (Required)

Secondary:

• Paid Social: Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, or similar platforms.

Strong understanding of the digital media and ad tech ecosystem.

• Highly analytical with a data-driven mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Collaborative team player comfortable working across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

This role represents an active vacancy at Havas Media Network. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged, and career development is supported. The base salary range for this position is CAD $55,000 to $60,000, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background.

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