Associate, Digital Activation

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$75K/yr - $91K/yr (Est.)Entry LevelFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Associate, Digital Activation should be passionate and inquisitive about digital media, have an eagerness to learn and work well within a team environment. He/she is responsible for supporting the digital planning team in various regards, as needed. With supervision from the Senior Associate, the Associate manages the execution of media research, campaign trafficking, data compilation and billing. The Associate is also responsible engaging and establishing relationships with vendors and learning about the digital marketplace.
  • Support
  • Assist the Associate, Senior Associate, Manager and Associate Director(s) in planning functions such as media research, campaign trafficking, data compilation and billing Organization
  • Maintenance of status sheets, development of meeting recaps, process trackers, etc.
  • Prioritization of day to day task across brand(s) and campaigns
  • Development
  • Attend publisher meetings and develop an understanding of the digital marketplace and build relationships amongst the vendor community
  • Attend training sessions/webinars to become fluent in media planning tools and platforms
  • Presentation Skills
  • Comfort speaking in front of others

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Advertising, Marketing, Communications and/or related field
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • An eagerness and passion to learn more about digital media - Comfort level with speaking in front of others
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
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OMD is the world’s largest media network, with more than 14,000 people working across more than 100 countries.At OMD, We Create What’s Next — delivering creative media solutions to drive sustainable growth for the world’s leading brands. Named the best-performing global media network overall by RECMA, the highest-ranked media agency network on the Effie Effectiveness Index, and Media Network of the Year at the 2025 Cannes Festival of Media, OMD is a leader in innovation, creativity, and cultural relevance.

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