Media Operations Associate Jobs

Who We Are

Basis Technologies delivers software and services to automate digital media operations for more than 1,000 leading agencies and brands.

Our comprehensive ad tech platform, Basis, supports the planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation of direct, programmatic, search, and social media, all in one place.

We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We invest in our culture and support our employees so they can do their best work.

Basis Technologies is headquartered in Chicago, and our employees have the flexibility to work in an office location, completely remote, or a hybrid of the two. Please note, we are hiring on a remote working basis only in the U.S. and Canada.

About The Team

The Media Operations team, part of the larger Ad Operations organization at Basis, is responsible for the management of digital media campaigns for the entire life cycle of a campaign - from plan entry to fulfillment, coordination of launch, and management of revisions and changes. This team gathers all the details and builds out the campaign, ensuring that all processes are followed, and inputs directly correlate to outputs, all while maintaining high standards for accuracy and client satisfaction.

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

The Media Operations Associate is a key individual contributor at Basis on the Media Services team. As a steward of the media process, the Media Operations Associate is responsible for keeping campaigns moving through the campaign lifecycle. From entering initial plan details and building out media campaigns, to managing the delivery of media budgets, to helping quarterback issues that may arise around billing and reporting, the Media Operations Associate plays a pivotal role in campaign success and excellence.

OTHER WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM ARE BY:

• Coordinating successful campaign launches
• Assisting Finance in billing executions and discrepancies
• Actualizing campaigns to ensure campaign budgets and KPI’s are met and delivered in full.
• Closely monitoring campaign pacing to ensure campaigns deliver in full to the allocated budget
• Identifying and recommending campaign optimizations to the Buying team based on performance indicators and pacing to ensure successful campaigns
• Completing traffic sheets and assisting with gathering creative assets and instructions as needed
• Pulling reports from third party ad serving systems and platforms, confirming accuracy, and inputting items into Basis accordingly
• Ensuring campaign data is current and accurate, and responding quickly to issues or discrepancies with internal teams and external vendors
• Managing insertion orders (IOs), post IO media plan revisions, and the approval of all publisher IOs for each campaign

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Eagerness to learn
• Heavy attention to detail, extremely organized, and proactive in approach
• Enjoys a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Proven communication & organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and be a team player
• Strong time management skills
• 0-1 year of professional experience
• Interest and passion for advertising, digital media, and media planning and buying
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Adaptable and flexible

BONUS POINTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Previous internship/professional experience being hands on with media planning or digital advertising
• The ability to stay highly organized, optimistic, & coachable through quickly changing situations
• Education focused on advertising, digital media, or communications
• Basis experience
• An understanding of programmatic technology

$50,000 - $75,000 a year

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual salary is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. The total compensation package for this position may also include commission or bonus, company equity, and competitive benefits.

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ANYTHING ELSE?

Don't think you have all the skills required for this role? That's okay, we recognize that experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements.

LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES

We take care of our people and believe that our success depends on the growth and well-being of each one of our team members.

We've been proudly recognized as:

Ad Age, Best Places to Work 2023, 2022, 2013

Built In, Best Workplaces 2023, 2022, 2021

Crain's Best Companies to Work for in Chicago 2022, 2021, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Crain's Best Companies to Work for in New York 2022, 2021, 2014

Dallas Morning News, Top Workplaces 2021, 2019, 2015

Denver Post, Top Workplaces 2022, 2021, 2020

Denver Business Journal's Largest Employers 2022, 2021, 2020

Fortune Magazine, Best Workplaces 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015, 2014

We provide a thoughtful perks and benefits package including competitive 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, a funded health savings account, paid sabbatical, generous parental leave, a flexible work environment and time off policy, and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building teams that are diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, and age.

Basis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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