Account Specialist - 12 Month Contract

About The Role

The 2045 Collective seeks an Account Specialist for a 12-month contract to support programmatic campaign management with the potential for full-time employment. This position is ideal for a self-driven, strategic thinker who swiftly identifies opportunities and resolves challenges. Experience in media, marketing, or account management in a fast-moving sector is essential. You will develop programmatic strategies, manage campaigns across Demand Side Platforms and paid social/search channels, and coordinate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure outstanding campaign delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the national team to fulfill client needs and surpass expectations, delivering client materials punctually and with high standards.
• Create and present insightful reports that connect campaign performance metrics with broader business challenges, providing clear interpretations supported by 2045 data.
• Identify business growth opportunities through analyzing previous campaigns and industry trends.
• Oversee all aspects of programmatic campaign workflows including campaign setup, handover to trading teams, ongoing monitoring, and post-campaign analysis.
• Proactively troubleshoot campaign issues to ensure smooth execution.
• Simultaneously manage multiple campaigns, reports, and deadlines efficiently.
• Coordinate pixel implementation with clients and webmasters to guarantee readiness before campaign launches.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align strategies and budgets toward impactful outcomes.
• Partner with trading teams to gather insights, spot trends, and drive optimization strategies.
• Serve as the primary account contact for programmatic and paid social campaigns, maintaining transparent and engaging client communication including regular updates and optimization feedback.
• Adjust communication style adeptly to persuade and achieve positive results.
• Continuously seek ways to exceed client expectations and enhance their experience.
• Work closely with sales teams to develop existing business and secure new clients, driven by innovation and curiosity.
• Be open to adopting new methods and ideas to improve working processes.
• Attain certifications related to major DSPs within the first six months to deepen programmatic proficiency.

Candidate Profile

• 1-2 years of experience within the dynamic digital media industry.
• A proactive, strategic mindset anticipating challenges and opportunities ahead.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical capabilities.
• Efficient organization skills to prioritize competing demands under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with clients and teams.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint use.
• Strong interpersonal skills paired with a customer service focus.
• Basic understanding of sales processes in business contexts.
• Experience managing paid social platforms such as Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok as well as search advertising like Google Ads.
• Commitment to obtaining certifications on significant Demand Side Platforms including Google DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo, and Amazon.