Associate, Platforms & Technology

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas. Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…). Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading. The Role The Platforms and Technology Associate will be responsible for ensuring successful, on-time and high-quality implementation of digital advertising campaigns in conjunction with other activation and investment teams. They will report to a direct supervisor and be responsible for accurate and efficient trafficking of our digital ad campaigns across multiple advertisers. Their primary tasks will include trafficking and monitoring digital marketing campaigns in CM360 for Autos, DAT and Entertainment clients. This person will be able to quickly learn and develop in-depth knowledge of ad serving and measurement tools to solve technical issues and improve process efficiency. DAY TO DAY: Receive media plan details from investment team and implement within ad server accurately Troubleshoot ad campaigns for delivery issues and technical concerns Learn and master the processes and systems related to trafficking and workflow management of digital advertising campaigns Deliver a quality of work and communication that is thorough and professional Create, submit and QA floodlight requests to measure site traffic and media effectiveness TEAM SUPPORT Participate in meetings with direct, activation and investment teams Act as a resource for other activation and investment teams when issues and questions arise Alert team members of internal tool issues and contribute to documentation of best practices and trafficking processes DIGITAL TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES The Specialist should learn and maintain expertise in digital marketing technologies essential to digital deployment, tracking and optimization; including: Ad servers (CM360) Bulk-trafficking and automation tools (Bulkdozer, RPA bots) Viewability and ad verification (Moat, DoubleVerify, IAS) Audience Verification and brand study partners (Dynata, Nielsen) Digital media activation workflow QUALIFICATIONS Attention to detail and time management skills Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or similar presentation tools Strong organizational and analytical skills Ability to learn digital activation platforms Proactive, organized, and dedicated team player Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Salary and Benefits Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO. Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office. In-Office Work Schedule This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week. Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring