Activation Executive

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Paxus Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year


• Company Type:
Marketing & Advertising Agency


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Role:
Activation Executive


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Channels:
Paid Social, Programmatic, Audio, Video, Display, CTV, DOOH


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Location:
Melbourne

NO Visa Sponsorship or Visa Transfer is available for this role

Why Work With This Agency

  • Work on one of Australia's most recognised retail brands
  • Access world-class training in programmatic & paid social activation
  • Collaborative, tight-knit agency culture with career progression pathways
  • Hybrid working model: 1–2 days WFH + flexible start/finish times
  • Monthly learning sessions, team offsites & regular social events
  • Join an award-winning indie agency that values curiosity, growth & initiative

About the Role

As an Activation Executive, you'll be at the heart of campaign delivery across both
Programmatic
and
Paid Social
channels. Working on one of Australia's most high-profile retail accounts, you'll ensure campaigns are set up, optimised, and reported on with precision.

You'll gain hands-on experience across platforms like DV360, The Trade Desk, and Google Ads (YouTube, Display) on the programmatic side, as well as Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Snapchat within paid social.

This role is perfect for someone looking to deepen their expertise in campaign activation, audience targeting, and performance optimisation, while working closely with planners, strategists, and reporting specialists to drive measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Activate and manage programmatic & paid social campaigns end-to-end
  • Set up campaigns across DSPs and paid social platforms with accuracy
  • Monitor performance daily and optimise to deliver against KPIs
  • Collaborate with planners, analysts, and creative teams for smooth delivery
  • Provide reporting insights and recommendations for campaign growth
  • Stay across platform updates, tools, and emerging media trends

Skills & Experience

  • 1–2 years' experience in digital media (agency experience preferred)
  • Hands-on knowledge of programmatic or paid social platforms
  • Confident with campaign setup, audience targeting, and reporting tools
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills and a proactive, team-first attitude

Bonus Skills

  • Familiarity with DV360, The Trade Desk, or similar DSPs
  • Experience with Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, or LinkedIn Campaign Manager
  • Exposure to reporting dashboards (Google Data Studio, Tableau, etc.)
  • Interest in brand lift studies or attribution modelling

NO Visa Sponsorship or Visa Transfer is available for this role

Yugal Bhatia (Yoogle)

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