Performance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Implement bid and buy strategies primarily across a mix of paid social, search, and programmatic mobile, video, and display channels, following News Xtend’s client performance and pricing guidelines;

• Create and deploy tracking tags using tag management solutions (e.g., Google Tag Manager);

• Customize campaign solutions and channels according to specific client requirements;

• Ensure that all advertising campaigns meet delivery and performance standards;

• Suggest enhancements for bid and buy strategies;

• Comply with the relevant SLA's in daily operations;

• Collaborate with your Team Lead on opportunities for process and analytics improvement;

• Conduct comprehensive post-campaign analyses utilizing data from DSP tools, as needed;

• Clearly illustrate, using data, how News Xtend’s bid and buy strategies have enhanced performance;

• Offer recommendations to enhance weekly and monthly performance reports;

• Provide technical support, troubleshoot underperforming or under-delivering campaigns, and resolve discrepancies;

• Deliver outstanding customer service and support to strengthen client relationships and achieve retention goals;

• Identify and advocate for budget scaling and upsell opportunities;

• Contribute to the overall digital revenue targets of News Xtend and News Corp Australia.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with Paid Social, Search, and/or Programmatic buying platforms.

• Must possess in-platform execution experience in managing campaigns and making decisions (ideally with The Trade Desk, Facebook Ads Manager, and/or Google Ads as a minimum).

• Skillfully allocate time to maximize client value, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail;

• Be organized and capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently; time management is essential for a Trader;

• Exhibit charisma, directness, and proactivity, with the ability to build credibility both internally and externally;

• Possess the capability to make data-driven decisions while conveying information in a clear and persuasive manner;

• Be proactive and engage with team members, maintaining a ‘can do’, positive, and adaptable attitude;

• Display excellent listening skills to grasp the needs of clients and other teams;

• Take ownership of your daily responsibilities;

• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills - the ability to articulate information concisely and persuasively is crucial;

• Familiarity with reporting and data visualization tools.

• Strong numerical skills.

• Regular use of MS Office tools, particularly Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.

• Exposure to various channels and platforms.

• Opportunity to innovate, challenge conventions, and pave the way forward.

• Diverse work where no two days are alike.

• Exposure to global operations and networks.

• Make an impact as part of Australia’s most influential media organization.

• Learn advanced trading techniques from senior specialists.