The Role
OVERVIEWThis role will focus on the administration of Display, Social and Partnerships and will support the digital team in the day-to-day functioning of client campaigns across all digital channels.The Digital Client Associate’s role will focus on the implementation of digital campaigns that are highly integrated into the rest of the client’s strategy. This will also involve ongoing reporting and monitoring of campaigns ensuring activity delivers as planned.A strong working relationship with colleagues, particularly the Investment teams, is a crucial element of this role.Media Team Digital Client Associates have a very structured learning programme in place, delivered by the best trainers in the industry. The purpose of this is to ensure a consistent level of knowledge coveringeverything from the basics to advanced areas of media planning. Quality control of output will be critical to this role.Responsibilities / Key Performance Indictors (KPIs):This role requires management of processes, excellent attention to detail and time management to ensure best in class delivery on behalf of the agency for clients. Working with the Media & Ad Tech teams, this role will ensure client weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are produced accurately. Strong collaboration and communication with the wider team is key to this role as well as online media optimisation techniques,Knowledge of the digital media sector in Ireland, developing knowledge of all media terminology and related calculations (e.g. CPM) and building media supplier relationships.Ultimately the role is one of support for the wider digital team. In this support role, the Digital Client Associate will help the Client Managers and Client Directors:• Edit and update plans as may be required by senior teams• Provide administration support for the Client Directors and Client Managers• Ensure all billings for the team are up to date
Your profile
Experience• No experience is required for this role but an interest in digital media is essential• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint• Previous experience with relevant marketing tools is desirable to include (please note training will be provided): DDS or Media OceanExperience with 3rd party tracking for reportingGoogle AnalyticsFacebook business managerGoogle Ads ManagerAny other digital media platformsMedia bookings & buying – using Prisma Person Specification• Be a confident communicator• An analytical approach to numbers and problem solving is beneficial• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and media owners.• Display the ability to think creatively and innovatively• Good listener - ability to understand client’s objectives• Exceptional attention to detail• Understands the importance of upskilling• Understands and appreciates the benefit of processes• Can think on their feet to make the right decision quickly• Be responsive to requests
Why us?
Flexible and hybrid working within the Republic of Ireland24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning along with career progression and mentoringThe opportunity to work across a huge range of clients within so many different categories from sport, retail, food and drink, to alcohol, insurance, banking and so much more21 days annual leave plus a day off on your birthday, company closure days at Christmas and early finish on bank holiday FridaysA company culture that promotes work-life balanceFamily-focused benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave as well as maternity phase back program, fertility treatment supports and paid pregnancy loss leaveAccess to mental health and well-being programs including paid health insurance for you and your dependents under 18Professional financial advice; employer contributory pension and life assuranceMake a difference by joining our D&I, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees; you’ll get an extra days leave for your efforts.And lots more …OUR COMMITMENTSOur industry relies on creativity and innovation – these are skills that are not bound by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community, marital or family status, disability, age, socio-economic background, or any other attributes. Core is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants. If you need reasonable accommodation for any reason at any part of the interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and we will do our best to help.
About us
Core is Ireland's largest marketing communications company with over 300 people working across the key areas of marketing communications - research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. We are now a collective of nine practices, working towards a single purpose - to expand the possibilities of what brands can achieve. At Core, we believe that change can move us forward and compel us towards new possibilities. Our wonderful people are at the centre of our success. It is essential that we keep building a high-trust working environment that supports our people and enables them to flourish. There is no magic formula for becoming a great place to work. Instead, it involves working together, through constant change, to match the personal dreams and ambitions of our people with the aspirations of the organisation.Over the years, we have cemented our position as a great place to work, time and time again. Core was voted Agency Network of the Year for 2024. This year, we were again voted as one of Irelands Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute for the 15th year, alongside being awarded a Best Workplace for Health and Wellbeing, and a Best Workplace for Women in 2024.