Manager, Activation

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

The Media Activation team is responsible for providing thoughtful and exciting recommendations for Social, Display, and Video, owning supplier relationships and then executing those recommendations expertly. The Media Activation team leverages their mastery of each channel to make sure its recommendations are consistently excellent and innovative, and that in-channel performance and data integrity are maximized.

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Manager, Activation to join Media Futures Group, a dedicated division serving Google.

In this role, you will support a variety of different brands and campaigns, acting as a crucial team player to drive activation success. If you have a solid understanding of digital media—with a primary focus on programmatic advertising—and are eager to learn, adapt, and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced team, we want to hear from you!

• →Campaign Activation: Lead the setup, execution, and day-to-day management of programmatic & digital campaigns (i.e. Newsletter & podcasts), primarily focusing on Google Ads and DV360.
• →Media Support: Oversee media buys with a heavy emphasis on YouTube activation, while collaborating with various external vendors.
• →Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with planning and account teams to support multiple lines of business across the Google portfolio.
• →Performance Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and optimize campaigns to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) and client objectives are met, demonstrating a strong analytical mindset.
• →Management of digital publishers: Serve as a point of contact for key external partners while actively managing day-to-day relationships, coordinate reporting and proactively resolve campaign execution issues to ensure successful delivery.
• →Data Integrity: Maintain an exceptional level of attention to detail to ensure accurate tracking, budget pacing, and flawless execution.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience activating programmatic and paid social campaigns.
• Platform Expertise: Strong working familiarity with Google Ads and DV360 is highly preferred. Experience or understanding of Paid Social is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are particularly important in developing client relationships and maintaining efficient communication across the team
• Communication with client stakeholders and effective management of assigned tasks is critical in this role
• High Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to campaign setup, numbers, and tracking.
• Strong understanding of optimization levers, testing approaches across media buying platforms
• Curious & Eager to Learn: An open mind with a passion for digital marketing and a desire to be trained up on new platforms and strategies.
• Adaptability: The ability to easily pivot and support different campaign types and brands as client priorities shift.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and vendor partners.
• Certifications: Certifications in Google Ads, DV360, or other major programmatic platforms are a strong bonus.
• Oversee a team of 1-2 direct reports