Activation Assistant

About Omnicom Media NZAt Omnicom Media, we support some of New Zealand's most renowned media businesses including OMD, PHD and Initiative Aotearoa. Backed by Omnicom's global scale we help our agency brands, clients, partners and people build opportunities for growth.We're looking for an Activation Assistant to join our high-performing Omnicom Media Activation team in Auckland. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who is hungry to learn, naturally analytical and keen to build a career in digital media. You'll gain hands-on exposure across paid social, paid search and programmatic, working with experienced activation specialists and some of New Zealand's largest advertisers.What you'll be doingAs an Activation Assistant, you'll support the team in delivering high-quality digital campaigns across multiple channels. You'll have the opportunity to:Assist with the setup and management of digital campaigns across programmatic and paid socialWork across platforms including Google, Meta, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedInCollect, process and analyse campaign dataSupport regular campaign reporting and help turn data into useful insightsAssist the Activation Executive and Manager with recommendations to improve campaign performanceEnsure campaigns and deliverables are accurate, organised and completed on timeSupport proposals and case studies through data collection and researchBuild your technical knowledge through training, self-learning and on-the-job experienceWork with internal teams, publishers, technology partners, clients and creative partnersContribute to knowledge-sharing and the wider activation communityYou won't be expected to know everything on day one. What matters most is your curiosity, attention to detail and willingness to learn.What we're looking forTo be successful in this role you are a recent graduate, have completed an internship, or have 1 years+ experience in digital marketing, media, advertising or a related environment.We're looking for someone who has:A genuine interest in digital media, technology and advertisingStrong organisation and attention to detailA logical and analytical approach to problem solvingConfident and passionate about working with data and numbersGood time management and the ability to meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsBasic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and WordExposure to platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Analytics, DV360 or SalesforceA proactive can-do attitude and willingness to ask questionsA genuine desire to learn new platforms, technology and ways of workingExperience through an internship, graduate role or placement within a digital agency, media agency, publisher, trading desk, ad-tech business or digital marketing team would be advantageous.Why join us?Join Omnicom Media, a global media business where you'll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and build a strong foundation for your career in digital activation.Learn from day one - Get hands-on experience across paid social, paid search and programmatic, with support from experienced specialists.Work with leading brands - Gain exposure to some of New Zealand's biggest advertisers and real campaigns.Be part of a global network - Collaborate across OMD, PHD and Initiative and tap into the expertise of a wider global media community.Build your career - We'll support your development through training, coaching and on-the-job learning, with a clear pathway to progress within activation.Stay ahead of the industry - Digital media is constantly evolving, and you'll be exposed to new platforms, technologies and emerging opportunities.The person we're looking forWe want someone who is curious, organised and proactive. Someone who sees a new platform and wants to understand how it works. Someone who enjoys working with data, asks questions when they don't know something, takes pride in getting the details right and wants to take ownership of their development. If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, build real technical skills and start a career in digital media, we'd love to hear from you.About Us Omnicom Media, the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc., designs ecosystems for growth. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science and Mediahub to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 40,000 people serving the world's leading brands in Omnicom Media agencies around the globe.