Associate Manager, Activation

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-20 Toronto, Canada Hybrid Advertising Arts Media

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4,500 CAD–6,500 CAD/mo (54,000 CAD–78,000 CAD/yr)

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About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:

About the Role

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Associate Manager, Activation to join Media Futures Group, a dedicated division serving Google. In this role, you will support a variety of different brands and campaigns, acting as a crucial team player brought in where needed to drive activation success. If you have a solid understanding of digital media-with a primary focus on programmatic advertising-and are eager to learn, adapt, and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced team, we want to hear from you

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Activation: Lead the setup, execution, and day-to-day management of programmatic & digital campaigns (i.e. Newsletter & podcasts), primarily focusing on Google Ads and DV360.
  • Media Support: Oversee media buys with a heavy emphasis on YouTube activation, while collaborating with various external vendors.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with planning and account teams to support multiple lines of business across the Google portfolio.
  • Performance Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and optimize campaigns to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) and client objectives are met, demonstrating a strong analytical mindset.
  • Management of digital publishers: Serve as a point of contact for key external partners while actively managing day-to-day relationships, coordinate reporting and proactively resolve campaign execution issues to ensure successful delivery.
  • Data Integrity: Maintain an exceptional level of attention to detail to ensure accurate tracking, budget pacing, and flawless execution.

Requirements

  • Experience: 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience activating programmatic and paid search campaigns.
  • Platform Expertise: Strong working familiarity with Google Ads and DV360 is highly preferred. Experience or understanding of Paid Social is a plus.
  • Core Attributes:
  • High Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to campaign setup, numbers, and tracking.
  • Curious & Eager to Learn: An open mind with a passion for digital marketing and a desire to be trained up on new platforms and strategies.
  • Adaptability: The ability to easily pivot and support different campaign types and brands as client needs shift.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and vendor partners.
  • Certifications: Certifications in Google Ads, DV360, or other major programmatic platforms are a strong bonus.
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