Ad Operations Executive

Ad Operations Executive (up to £30,000)

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

As an Ad Operations Executive, you will be an experienced and highly motivated individual keen to develop a career in the digital industry. You will join the Ad Operations team and work closely with internal stakeholders to manage ad campaigns across our portfolio of websites, including Top Gear, Good Food, Delicious, Radio Times, Gardeners’ World, and Olive. 

As an Ad Operations Executive you will;

• Work closely with Sales Planners to ensure campaigns go live promptly and monitor any campaigns that may be delayed. 
• Manage campaigns to maximise both revenue and performance. 
• Liaise with Sales Planners on all campaign-related issues. 
• Liaise closely with our licensed ad server on all technical issues and updates. 
• Working with the Ad Operations team, conduct technical troubleshooting and resolve any identified issues. 
• Monitor campaign performance through Google Ad Manager (GAM) and optimise campaigns to improve effectiveness and audience reach. 
• Demonstrate acute attention to detail and the ability to traffic campaigns error-free. 

Requirements

• Experience using Google Ad Manager (GAM). 
• Demonstrable knowledge of managing digital ad campaigns and tracking performance. 
• Relevant experience and understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem would be highly advantageous. 
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Experience managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively and monitoring progress. 
• Ability to consider the “big picture” and overall delivery schedule before accepting additional tasks. 
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to work to agreed deadlines. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. 
• A systematic approach to gathering information in order to identify root causes of problems. 
• Ability to keep up to date with technical and functional developments within the business. 
• Willingness to attend all necessary training to remain up to date with job requirements. 
• Proven track record of working with Sales Planners to set up and launch online campaigns. 

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental 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.