Media Activation Specialist

2026 marks a defining moment for our industry. Three of Aotearoa’s most iconic agencies — FCB, Clemenger & DDB come together as McCann in Aotearoa. As part of the media team within McCann, you'll be at the heart of this transformation. You'll bring together diverse perspectives, capabilities and insights to create media strategies that don't just reach audiences - they move culture. We have an opening for an Activation Specialist in our Performance team. We’re open to candidates with varying levels of experience so we’d love to hear from you whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, or you’re already an experienced activation specialist. We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, detail oriented and passionate about digital media. You’ll work across leading digital platforms, including DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta, TikTok and other paid media channels. This role has a direct report line to the Head of Performance. What You Will Bring Experience activation and managing campaigns across DV360, The Trade Desk, and paid social platforms A solid understanding of digital media, optimisation and reporting. Strong attention to detail with excellent quality assurance skills. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. The ability to prioritise multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates while sharing knowledge. A passion for learning new platforms, products and digital marketing trends. Key responsibilities Activate, manage and optimise campaigns across DV360, The Trade Desk and paid social platforms. Monitor campaign delivery, pacing and performance, implementing ongoing optimisations to maximise results. Complete campaign quality assurance across setup, tracking, creatives and landing pages. Analyse campaign performance and prepare reports with actionable insights and recommendations. Troubleshoot campaign and platform issues, working with internal teams and media partners to resolve them efficiently. Work collaboratively with Planning and Client teams to deliver integrated media campaigns. Stay current with platform updates, industry trends and best practice. Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate, depending on experience. What we are looking for Minimum 2+ years experience in programmatic & paid social. Although we're less focused on years of experience and more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, technical capability and passion to grow. #J-18808-Ljbffr