Programmatic Campaign Executive

The Ad Operations team serves as a liaison between sales, project management, product, adtech and the design teams to ensure campaign fulfilment and client satisfaction. Ad Ops supports the sales team from pre- to post-sales cycle for an assigned list of digital campaigns, and report directly into the Programmatic Ad Ops Manager.

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll support the response to client briefs for premium programmatic campaigns, helping deliver effective and innovative advertising solutions.
• Day to day, you’ll activate digital campaigns across a range of SSPs, ensuring they are set up and launched smoothly.
• Monitoring campaign delivery closely, you’ll make proactive recommendations to ensure KPIs are met, with a strong focus on CTR and viewability.
• You’ll also be the key point of contact for clients, agencies and sales teams, providing regular updates and maintaining throughout.
• After each campaign, you’ll deliver clear and insightful analysis, turning performance data into actionable insights and presenting these in well-structured decks with recommendations for future activity.
• You’ll also collaborate with sales and product teams to refine and evolve our product offering, helping us stay at the forefront of digital advertising.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve:

• Familiarity with a variety of digital ad formats.
• Strong understanding of digital ad performance metrics.
• Exposure to various SSP’s (Xandr, Index) - preferable.
• Experience of using third party tags across different vendors.
• Desire to be client-facing while also being an exceptional implementation specialist.
• Team player who is used to working with a wide range of departments and skill sets.

What’s in it for you:

• The expected range for this role is up to £30,000.
• This is a Hybrid role from our London or Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home.
• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join.
• Future Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Who are we:

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces. We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future:

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

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