Associate, Digital

Carat is an award-winning media agency with a command of media convergence used to optimize business performance for clients. Named #1 agency in all qualitative measures for 10 out of the last 11 RECMA reports, Carat redefines the level of ambition they have for media through an unparalleled capability to understand real people; their passions, motivations and behaviors, and uses this knowledge to ultimately deliver immersive media experiences on behalf of clients including GM, Microsoft, P&G, Pfizer and Diageo. 

Carat is looking for a Digital Associate to support one of our largest clients, a global tech giant. In this role you will report to the Digital Supervisor and assist in the tactical digital planning and activation process, and providing mid-level strategic recommendations to the senior media team.

You Will:

• Aid in the creation of client media objectives and strategies 
• Assist in developing buying strategies 
• Author documents related to the plan (media briefs, RFPs, etc.) 
• Create and maintain media plan flowcharts and media buy authorizations 
• Write POVs as needed 
• Review reports and provide optimization and recommendations  
• Field incoming proposals 
• Manage day-to-day client communications 
• Work closely with the client to maintain performance and resolve any performance issues 
• Build positive relationships with internal and external teams 
• Lead with activation of media campaigns 

• Approximately 1 year of media planning/buying experience in an agency setting 
• Experience putting forth media recommendations using historical data and learnings  
• Bachelor's degree 
• Experience using PRISMA or a similar program 
• Experience with Google Ads, DoubleClick, Innovid, and IAS is a plus 
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills 
• Familiarity with digital media campaigns such as Paid Social, Display and Programmatic 
• Understanding of the media process 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

**Please note that while this role is located in Culver City, all of our employees are currently working 100% remotely as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to do so until we are safely able to return to the office** 

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all. iProspect is an agency of dentsu.  

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.