Job Title: Digital Ad Trafficking Specialist
Posted by: The Washington Post on Jun 21, 2018
Location:
Washington , DCJob Description:
This is a mid-to-entry level role into the ever changing and fast paced world of digital advertising. You will master the fundamental skills and develop a strong understanding of the technologies that power the digital media ecosystem. Every online advertising campaign that is sold by our world class sales team is touched by this team to ensure that everything runs as sold and functions properly. Successful candidates will be energetic hard workers who are comfortable getting deep into the details. It requires an analytical brain, strong personal skills and a positive attitude.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Fully understand and communicate all aspects of our ad specs, creative templates and ad tags to ensure proper functionality of ad campaign creative elementsPerform QA of all campaign materials prior to launch to ensure materials adhere to ad policies and technical specifications and to verify creative assets will deliver successfullySchedule all digital advertising creative materials properly in primary and secondary ad servers and ensure all relevant targeting is accurately appliedLocate and generate screen captures of live ad campaigns across the website to validate accurate campaign executionGain in-depth knowledge of ad server capabilities to troubleshoot delivery issues and provide effective solutions to resolve such issuesEstablish and maintain strong relationships within the Client Services organizationConsult with Client Services team to ensure on-time and successful launch of all upcoming campaignsLearn and master our internal proprietary Ad Builder tool to execute creative and technical building of in-house (RED) campaigns
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education, Experience, Certification Requirements
BA/BS required1 - 3 years producing deliverables or managing campaigns in online advertising, digital marketing or related industry
Preferred experience:
Familiarity with Doubleclick, Operative or similar ad systems and technologiesKnowledge of HTML, JavaScript and FlashExperience with digital advertising Insertion Order formats and asset deliverables
Required Skills:
Proficient with MS ExcelStrong communication and collaboration skillsMust thrive in a fast-paced environmentDetail oriented work ethic with a propensity to take initiative and work independentlyAbility to manage many deadline-driven tasks with a positive attitudePassion for digital marketing, curiosity towards industry technology
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Fully understand and communicate all aspects of our ad specs, creative templates and ad tags to ensure proper functionality of ad campaign creative elementsPerform QA of all campaign materials prior to launch to ensure materials adhere to ad policies and technical specifications and to verify creative assets will deliver successfullySchedule all digital advertising creative materials properly in primary and secondary ad servers and ensure all relevant targeting is accurately appliedLocate and generate screen captures of live ad campaigns across the website to validate accurate campaign executionGain in-depth knowledge of ad server capabilities to troubleshoot delivery issues and provide effective solutions to resolve such issuesEstablish and maintain strong relationships within the Client Services organizationConsult with Client Services team to ensure on-time and successful launch of all upcoming campaignsLearn and master our internal proprietary Ad Builder tool to execute creative and technical building of in-house (RED) campaigns
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education, Experience, Certification Requirements
BA/BS required1 - 3 years producing deliverables or managing campaigns in online advertising, digital marketing or related industry
Preferred experience:
Familiarity with Doubleclick, Operative or similar ad systems and technologiesKnowledge of HTML, JavaScript and FlashExperience with digital advertising Insertion Order formats and asset deliverables
Required Skills:
Proficient with MS ExcelStrong communication and collaboration skillsMust thrive in a fast-paced environmentDetail oriented work ethic with a propensity to take initiative and work independentlyAbility to manage many deadline-driven tasks with a positive attitudePassion for digital marketing, curiosity towards industry technology
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
HR. Website URL:
https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/washingtonpostcareers/jobs
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