Senior Ad Delivery Planner - 6 month fixed-term contract

Immediate Media Co; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible / hybrid working

25 days holiday + birthday

Training & development

Pension plan

Cycle to work

Well-being initiatives

Resumo da oferta

Immediate Media Co is seeking a Senior Digital Ad Delivery Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract, handling end-to-end planning, setup, monitoring, optimisation and reporting for digital advertising campaigns across our portfolio of brands.

You will work with sales, creative teams and clients to maximise revenue, ensure accurate trafficking, and deliver insights using GAM, Google Analytics and other tools. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualificações

• Experience managing digital advertising campaigns from setup through delivery and reporting.
• Experience using Google Ad Manager (GAM) is essential.
• Knowledge of audience and contextual targeting.
• Experience analysing campaign data using Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager or similar platforms.
• Understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem is advantageous.
• Basic HTML knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Manage digital advertising campaigns end to end, from planning to delivery and reporting.
• Add and manage campaign lines in Connect and traffic campaigns accurately.
• Collaborate with sales to align objectives and targeting strategies.
• Build and implement audience and contextual targeting to maximise reach.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies and services to collect assets and resolve issues.
• Monitor delivery and performance using GAM and other platforms; escalate delays.
• Analyse data and prepare weekly and end-of-campaign reports.
• Share insights with sales teams and stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Campaign management

Ad operations

Google Analytics

Google Ad Manager

Audience targeting

Programmatic advertising

HTML basics

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Ferramentas

Google Ad Manager

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Ad Delivery Planner – 6 month fixed-term contract (up to £40,000 per annum)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Digital Ad Delivery Manager to take ownership of digital advertising campaigns from initial planning and setup through to optimisation, reporting and completion.

This role combines digital sales planning, ad operations, campaign management, data analysis and client service. You will work closely with sales, social, creative teams, agencies and clients to deliver effective, revenue-generating campaigns across our portfolio of websites, including Top Gear, Good Food, Radio Times, Made for Mums, Gardeners’ World and Olive.

The successful candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised and confident working with digital advertising platforms, campaign data and multiple stakeholders. They will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage campaigns accurately, efficiently and proactively.

As a Senior Ad Delivery Planner you will;

• Manage digital advertising campaigns end to end, from initial planning and inventory checks through to campaign setup, launch, monitoring, optimisation and reporting.
• Add and manage campaign lines in Connect and traffic campaigns accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with the sales team to understand campaign objectives, recommend suitable formats, devices, websites, audiences and targeting strategies, and support inventory availability checks.
• Build and implement audience and contextual targeting strategies to maximise campaign effectiveness and audience reach.
• Liaise with clients, agencies and client services to collect creative assets, confirm campaign requirements, resolve issues and support strong campaign results.
• Work with social teams to coordinate campaign setup and ensure campaigns go live on schedule.
• Monitor campaign delivery, revenue and performance through Google Ad Manager and other relevant platforms, identifying and escalating campaigns that may be delayed or under-delivering.
• Optimise campaigns to improve delivery, performance, revenue and audience reach.
• Investigate technical and delivery issues, systematically gather relevant information, identify root causes and coordinate solutions with the licensed ad server and other technical teams.
• Maintain accurate campaign records and track activity throughout the planning, setup, launch and delivery process.
• Coordinate with creative teams on podcast scripting and recording, digital display production and other campaign assets.
• Analyse campaign data using Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics and other reporting tools to identify trends, insights and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive weekly performance reports and end of campaign reports.
• Share campaign insights and recommendations with sales teams and other stakeholders.
• Attend relevant training and contribute to the continuous improvement of campaign management processes.

• Experience managing digital advertising campaigns from setup through to delivery and reporting.
• Experience using Google Ad Manager (GAM) is essential.
• Knowledge of audience and contextual targeting.
• Experience analysing campaign data using Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager or similar platforms.
• Understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem is advantageous.
• Basic HTML knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to error free campaign trafficking.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and competing deadlines.
• Ability to understand the wider delivery schedule and prioritise work effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style for clients, agencies, sales teams and technical colleagues.
• Proactive, customer‑focused and commercially aware.
• Calm and focused when working under pressure.
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced digital environment.
• Strong team working and relationship building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web‑based applications.

Desirable experience

• Experience in digital advertising, ad operations, campaign management or a related role.
• Experience working with publishers, media owners, agencies or advertising technology providers.
• Knowledge of podcast, social and digital display campaign delivery.

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival

• Supportive well‑being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, andMental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well‑being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.