The Role

We are seeking an experienced media professional to develop and manage an Associate Program for early career professionals to help them develop digital media expertise and technical acumen. The program includes a vast array of benefits including training sessions with peers and leadership as well as mentoring from planners, buyers, and strategists. The goal is to hone [their] skills and talents, contribute to the ongoing success of the company, and provide career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee training and development programs for entry-level media roles within the Situation Group.
• Work with key stakeholders to assess program participants’ overall growth needs and learning gaps.
• Lead, coach and develop a small team of entry-level professionals in the role of Media Associates by working hands-on-keyboard alongside program participants supporting clients across arts & entertainment, nonprofit, and education verticals.
• Demonstrate core values at all times, cultivate a productive and positive working environment
• Lead the hiring process and partner with the HR team on recruitment efforts for entry-level talent
• Manage associate level talent until they’re ready to advance to a more specialized role .
• Craft training program that includes the following skill development for participants:
  • Create, analyze and optimize search campaigns
  • Build search account structures, campaigns, keywords, ad copy, ad extensions, etc.
  • Setup and QA digital advertising campaigns across multiple platforms, including but not limited to Google Ads, Display & Video 360, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
  • Monitor budgets, pacing, and ensure deadlines are met
  • Work with vendor support teams on tracking tag implementation and issue troubleshooting/inquiry.
  • Pace campaigns to guarantee full delivery.
  • Optimize campaigns to meet and surpass campaign KPI benchmarks and internal benchmarks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of digital media buying experience across multiple platforms (e.g. Paid Search, Social, Display)
• Expertise with industry tools (Facebook Ads Manager, Facebook Business Manager,YouTube, Google Search, Google Display Network, GTM, Google Analytics)
• Build positive relationships and communication channels with other teams and departments
• Drive and personal accountability to evolve technical skill sets and stay informed on ever changing media platforms, strategies, and techniques.
• Ability to and enjoyment of coaching and developing others
• Strong facilitation skills, in both one-to-one and small group settings
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• 5 + years managerial experience required
• Organized and process-oriented
• Strong attention to detail

• Developing direct reports and others
• Hiring and staffing
• Motivating others
• Process management
• Managing vision and purpose

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

Our Company

We are The Studio at Situation Group, a production team centered around crafting work that positively impacts the world. We work with some of the world’s leading entertainment, media and mission-based brands, including No Kid Hungry, Columbia University, Harvard Online, National Geographic, HBO, and Major League Soccer.

The Studio is a proud member of Situation Group, an award-winning collective of two digital-first advertising agencies, a production studio and even a nonprofit—all championing brand experiences that support life-changing impact.