Junior Advertising Operations Executive - 12 Month FTC

Liverpool, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end ad operations for Reach PLC’s digital campaigns, keeping SLAs tight while coordinating with Ad Ops, data analysts and marketing to maximize revenue impact.

  • Own end-to-end campaign setup and lifecycle management across digital ads, email newsletters, and internal campaigns.
  • Troubleshoot platform issues and collaborate to validate revenue and exceed client expectations.
  • Monitor live status and optimise performance to deliver best results for clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • As a Digital Ad Operations Specialist, you will play a vital role in the engine room of Reach PLC’s commercial success.
  • Your primary mission is to provide essential operational support to our sales teams by ensuring every digital advertising campaign is delivered flawlessly across our massive network.
  • You will be a key member of a ten person department, reporting directly to the Ad Ops Team Leader and working in lockstep with Audience Data Analysts, Ad Tech, and Marketing teams.
  • Your day-to-day involves the precise setup of digital ads, email newsletters, and internal marketing campaigns while adhering to strict service level agreements.
  • Beyond just launching campaigns, you will actively manage their lifecycle by executing creative swaps, monitoring live status, and optimising performance to ensure our customers see the best possible results.
  • You will act as a service provider, troubleshooting platform issues and collaborating across the business to validate revenues and exceed client expectations

Requirements

  • analytical thinker who is highly competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and has a natural eye for detail
  • previous experience with Google Ad Manager or time spent within an advertising agency is a significant advantage, a foundational understanding of digital advertising specifications and online targeting technology is essential
  • self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously from home while maintaining a strong "team player" spirit
  • commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination

Preferred

  • Google Ad Manager experience
  • advertising agency experience

Benefits

  • 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
  • An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
  • Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
  • Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
  • Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
  • Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression.
  • A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
  • Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
  • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
  • Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
  • Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology
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Reach PLC

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We’re Reach plc and we’re proud to be the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher.We connect with people on and offline, sharing our trusted content through 120+ brands, from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News, plus our growing US brands like the Irish Star.We are in the communities we serve, we understand people’s values and passions, and we reach people where they live - whether that’s their neighbourhood newsstand, their social feed or their favourite app. That’s why every month we reach 70% of the UK online population,10% of the US population, and over 100m social followers around the world.

London, England, GBR
2.2K employees (1,167 in marketing)
42% recommend to a friend
28% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
290.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36%
Direct
43.1%
Referral
16.7%
Social
3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,015 (47% of company)
Median Career Experience
6 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years

Funding

Total Funding
$178.8M
Last Raise
$178.8M
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $178.8M

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