Activation Associate

Job Description

We are currently hiring for two Activation Associate positions.

About UM

At UM, we help brands unlock growth through media, data and technology. As part of the wider Omnicom network, we combine strategic thinking, innovation and collaboration to create meaningful business outcomes for our clients.

We're looking for an Activations Associate to join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the beginning of their media career who is curious about digital advertising and excited to learn across social, search, programmatic and emerging media channels.

You'll work alongside experienced practitioners, gaining hands-on exposure to campaign activation, optimisation and reporting while developing the foundations of a successful media career.

What You'll Do

Client Centricity

• Support the delivery of digital campaigns that help clients achieve their business objectives.
• Assist with campaign reporting, performance analysis and insights.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that help improve campaign outcomes.
• Help ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, on time and to a high standard.

Craft

• Support campaign setup, trafficking, monitoring and optimisation across digital channels.
• Learn industry-leading platforms across social, search and programmatic media.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and quality assurance throughout campaign delivery.
• Develop your understanding of digital best practice, measurement and performance metrics.

Collaboration

• Work closely with implementation, planning and client teams to bring campaigns to life.
• Build relationships with media partners, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged.

Growth & Innovation

• Stay curious about new platforms, consumer trends and emerging technology.
• Embrace opportunities to learn new tools, systems and ways of working.
• Participate in training and development programs to build your activation expertise.
• Bring a test-and-learn mindset to everything you do.

About You

We're looking for potential just as much as experience.

You might be:

• A recent graduate in Media, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related discipline.
• Someone with internship, agency, marketing, retail, customer service or administrative experience looking to move into media.
• Passionate about digital marketing, social media, search, programmatic or technology.
• Naturally curious and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working with numbers, data and Excel.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with others.
• Motivated to build a long-term career within media and advertising.

Why UM?

At UM, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely invests in your growth. You'll gain exposure to leading brands, industry-leading technology and some of the best media talent in the market.

We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives and encourage our people to challenge convention, stay curious and create new possibilities for our clients.

We value unique backgrounds and experiences and celebrate diversity in all forms. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQ+, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse are encouraged to apply.

Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. We also acknowledge there are unique barriers for trans and gender-diverse applicants and encourage you to reach out if there is anything we can do to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your media career with UM.