Senior Associate, Activation

Agency:

Omnicom Media

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Performance Media

Job Description:

The Senior Associate, Outcomes will join a dynamic team within Omnicom Media across our Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and New York locations. The Outcomes team is designed to deliver guaranteed performance against client KPIs for opted-in clients across Omnicom Media's agency portfolio.

At its core, Outcomes is focused on delivering integrated digital investment activations with full-path optimizations against a guaranteed performance KPI. The team plays a critical role in maximizing investments, mitigating risk, and tailoring solutions to each client's unique business needs, while upholding rigorous operational standards. This role offers significant opportunities for learning, as well as personal and professional growth.

This role serves as a key contributor to campaign execution and performance, with increased ownership over day-to-day optimizations, analysis, and reporting, The Senior Associate will work closely with Managers to ensure campaigns are pacing effectively, delivering against KPIs, and continuously improving through data-driven insights. Additionally, this role will support mentorship of Associates and contribute to the overall team efficiency and performance.

Reports to: Manager, Outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Media Activation & Managed Service Management

Manage day-to-day oversight of digital campaigns being activated across programmatic, search, and social platforms ensuring alignment to integrated investment strategies and client objectives

Monitor campaign pacing and performance, proactively identifying optimization opportunities to improve efficiency and maximize outcomes

Execute campaign optimizations and ensure campaigns deliver against guaranteed KPIs while maintaining high standards for accuracy and quality

Partner with internal teams and external partners to support media plan execution and ensure seamless campaign delivery

Support media plan development through data analysis, insights, and performance considerations

Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to strengthen campaign

Performance Management & Reporting

Develop campaign reporting, including performance analysis, insights, and optimization recommendations aligned to guaranteed KPIs

Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communication findings to Managers and broader team

Support the creation of client-facing deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and actionable insights

Assist in monitoring campaign performance and proactively flag risks to ensure consistent delivery against client objectives

Team Collaboration & Development

Collaborate closely with Managers and cross-functional teams to delivery integrated, high-quality campaign execution

Provide guidance and support to Associates on campaign management, reporting, and pacing to ensure strong execution

Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement

Operational Excellence & Growth

Ensure campaign deliverables are completed on time and aligned with campaign requirements and organizational standards

Develop a strong understanding of product positioning, media strategies, and platform capabilities to performance and recommendations

Identify opportunities to improve workflows and efficiencies across campaign management and reporting processes

Required Skills

Working knowledge of digital media channels, including programmatic, search, social platforms

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interrupt data and provide actionable insights

Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and support junior team members

Proactive, self-starter attitude with a drive to learn and grow

Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field

1-2+ years of experience managing or supporting digital media campaigns within an agency or similar environment

Experience with campaign reporting, performance analysis, and optimization

Prior experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus

Foundational knowledge of advertising, marketing, and media principles

Industry certifications (e.g. Google, Programmatic, Social platforms) are a plus but not required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

$40,000-$75,000

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