Campaign Operations Manager

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Campaign Operations Manager to join our award winning Advertising team! This is an exciting and fast-paced role, where you'll play a key role in trafficking, managing and optimising our advertising campaigns across the Guardian's digital portfolio.

A highly collaborative role, you'll have the opportunity to work and learn from experts and develop your skills in advertising operations.

About the Role:

• Processing advertising bookings and setting up campaigns across the Guardian's digital portfolio.
• Trafficking, testing and uploading creative units, troubleshooting any issues to ensure that campaigns run smoothly
• Working closely with internal teams and external customers to chase creative and communicate on delivery goals so we meet our campaigns goals
• Producing end of campaign reporting and analysis so we can optimise our advertising technologies, inventory usage and yield optimisation
• Providing platform support for campaigns that require execution outside of (for example on Facebook or LinkedIn)
• You will be required to be on-call 1 in 5 weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

About You:

• Loves working with technology and confident picking up new tools or systems
• Enjoys collaborating with a variety of different internal and external teams, working closely with them to troubleshoot, solve problems and achieve campaign goals
• Great planning, organisation and time management skills
• Curiosity and willingness to explore all parts of the digital advertising ecosystem
• Fantastic attention to detail and problem solving ability
• Can demonstrate exceptional workload prioritisation and ability to work to deadlines

It's not essential, but it would be great if you have experience of:

• Google Ad server and related software
• Salesforce, HTML, FTP, Photoshop, Flash, and/or Javascript

The salary range for this role starts at £35,000 and depends on experience.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.

At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th December 2024

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Alice on alice.connor to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection and private healthcare. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.