Activation Assistant

Omnicom Media Group Holdings Inc.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media NZ is hiring an Activation Assistant in Auckland. This entry-level role offers exposure to paid social, paid search and programmatic campaigns while working with experienced activation specialists on NZ’s major advertisers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across platforms such as Google, Meta and YouTube, with data collection, analysis and reporting. A recent graduate or 1+ year in digital marketing is ideal, with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or internship completed or 1+ year experience in digital marketing, media or related environment.
• Interest in digital media, technology and advertising.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Confident with data and numbers and able to translate into insights.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with platforms like Google Ads, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest or analytics tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and management of digital campaigns across programmatic and paid social.
• Work across platforms including Google, Meta, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn.
• Collect, process and analyse campaign data to derive insights.
• Support regular campaign reporting and improve performance recommendations.
• Assist Activation Executive and Manager with campaign recommendations.
• Ensure campaigns and deliverables are accurate, organised and on time.
• Support proposals and case studies through data collection and research.
• Build technical knowledge through training, self-learning and on-the-job experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams, publishers, technology partners, clients and creatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organised

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Data analysis

Tools

Google Ads

Meta

YouTube

TikTok

LinkedIn

Pinterest

Google Analytics

DV360

Salesforce

Job description

# Activation Assistant | Auckland-NZ14-Sep-2026OMG/1947035Auckland-NZ| | || --- | --- || Category: | Admin - Media Systems and Support || Position Type: | Full Time Permanent || Business Unit: | Omnicom Media || Attachments: | No File Attached || Application Close Date: | 14-Oct-2026 || Share This: | |### Job Description**About Omnicom Media NZ**At Omnicom Media, we support some of New Zealand's most renowned media businesses including OMD, PHD and Initiative Aotearoa. Backed by Omnicom's global scale we help our agency brands, clients, partners and people build opportunities for growth.We're looking for an **Activation Assistant** to join our high-performing Omnicom Media Activation team in Auckland. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who is hungry to learn, naturally analytical and keen to build a career in digital media. You'll gain hands-on exposure across paid social, paid search and programmatic, working with experienced activation specialists and some of New Zealand's largest advertisers.**What you'll be doing**As an Activation Assistant, you'll support the team in delivering high-quality digital campaigns across multiple channels. You'll have the opportunity to:* Assist with the setup and management of digital campaigns across programmatic and paid social* Work across platforms including Google, Meta, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn* Collect, process and analyse campaign data* Support regular campaign reporting and help turn data into useful insights* Assist the Activation Executive and Manager with recommendations to improve campaign performance* Ensure campaigns and deliverables are accurate, organised and completed on time* Support proposals and case studies through data collection and research* Build your technical knowledge through training, self-learning and on-the-job experience* Work with internal teams, publishers, technology partners, clients and creative partners* Contribute to knowledge-sharing and the wider activation community**You won't be expected to know everything on day one. What matters most is your curiosity, attention to detail and willingness to learn.****What we're looking for**To be successful in this role you are a recent graduate, have completed **an internship, or have 1 years+ experience** in digital marketing, media, advertising or a related environment.We're looking for someone who has:* A genuine interest in digital media, technology and advertising* Strong organisation and attention to detail* A logical and analytical approach to problem solving* Confident and passionate about working with data and numbers* Good time management and the ability to meet deadlines* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word* Exposure to platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Analytics, DV360 or Salesforce* A proactive can-do attitude and willingness to ask questions* A genuine desire to learn new platforms, technology and ways of workingExperience through an **internship, graduate role or placement** within a digital agency, media agency, publisher, trading desk, ad-tech business or digital marketing team would be advantageous.### Why join us?Join **Omnicom Media**, a global media business where you'll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and build a strong foundation for your career in digital activation.* **Learn from day one** – Get hands-on experience across paid social, paid search and programmatic, with support from experienced specialists.* **Work with leading brands** – Gain exposure to some of New Zealand's biggest advertisers and real campaigns.* **Be part of a global network** – Collaborate across OMD, PHD and Initiative and tap into the expertise of a wider global media community.* **Build your career** – We'll support your development through training, coaching and on-the-job learning, with a clear pathway to progress within activation.* **Stay ahead of the industry** – Digital media is constantly evolving, and you'll be exposed to new platforms, technologies and emerging opportunities.**The person we're looking for**We want someone who is curious, organised and proactive. Someone who sees a new platform and wants to understand how it works. Someone who enjoys working with data, asks questions when they don't know something, takes pride in getting the details right and wants to take ownership of their development. If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, build real technical skills and start a career in digital media, we'd love to hear from you.