The RoleWe are delighted to announce Core Exchange is hiring for a number of Exchange Associate level roles!
Overview
This role is ideal for individuals looking to begin a career in media communications within Core Exchange, a central team responsible for planning, buying, and implementing video, audio, publishing, and digital media campaigns.
As an Exchange Associate, you will play a crucial role in ad operations, media planning, and campaign optimisation, ensuring client objectives are met.
You will support activities ranging from initial planning and placement to troubleshooting and final delivery.
This is an opportunity to work on high-profile campaigns for clients across categories like telecoms, sport, and retail, contributing to award-winning campaigns while building expertise in media fundamentals.
No prior experience in media planning or buying is required—just a passion for the industry and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Agency Performance Plan, implement, and manage media campaigns, ensuring placements meet client goals and specifications.Track performance metrics and optimise campaigns in real-time to achieve objectives.Conduct analysis and quality checks, ensuring all deliverables align with client expectations.Work with internal teams and media partners to develop plans that maximise impact and efficiency.Contribute creative ideas to improve campaign success and media strategies.Commercial Performance Assist in budget tracking, billing reconciliation, and ensuring campaigns are delivered within scope.Follow Core's internal processes to maintain accuracy and efficiency in campaign management.Support financial reporting and ensure compliance with client contracts.Talent Management Participate in Core's structured learning programme to develop expertise in media planning and buying.Stay informed on industry trends and actively participate in internal training programmes.Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and external media partners.Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development within the media industry.Your profileExperience: Passion for media planning and buying is essential; previous experience is not required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Comfort with ad platforms and analytics tools is a plus.Person Specification: Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.Creative thinker with the ability to solve problems effectively.Proactive and curious, with a willingness to learn and develop.Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with colleagues and media partners.Why us?Why Us? Flexible and hybrid working model with two anchor days in the office.24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning and structured career progression programmes.Opportunity to work on high-profile campaigns across diverse categories like sport, retail, and telecoms.Competitive starting salary of €29,000 per annum, with additional benefits including:21 days annual leave, your birthday off, company closure days at Christmas, and early finishes on bank holiday Fridays.Paid maternity and paternity leave, fertility treatment supports, and paid pregnancy loss leave.Access to mental health and well-being programmes, plus health insurance for you and dependents under 18.Employer-contributory pension and life assurance.Opportunities to participate in CSR, D&I, and Green committees, with an additional day's leave for your contributions.Our Commitments
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Creativity and innovation thrive when individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences work together.
Core is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process and beyond.
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