Account Specialist (12 month contract)

At 2045, we do things differently. We’re a team of sharp, collaborative professionals who hold ourselves and each other to high standards.

This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. We’re looking for someone street smart, strategic, and confident in their own judgment. A self-starter who spots opportunities, solves problems fast, and takes pride in clear communication and strong follow-through. You should have some hands-on experience in media, marketing, or account management, and understand how fast this industry moves.

If you want to work with smart people who challenge you to do your best work, read on.

The Role

As an Account Specialist, you are responsible for the development of strategic programmatic

recommendations for your book of business. Upon client approval, you will also manage campaign

development across selected Demand Side Platforms and social/search channels, serving as the primary contact for campaign optimizations, adjustments and progression. You are responsible for ensuring high-quality execution and service levels while collaborating across multiple internal and external teams.

* Note: This is a 12-month contract to cover a leave with the potential to turn full-time *

What You'll Do

In the role you will be accountable for, but not limited to, the following:

Delivery

• Work hand in hand with the national team to ensure client demands are met and expectationsare exceeded. This role is accountable for delivering all client materials to the highest standard and on schedule
• Craft and present best-in-class insight reports that merge campaign performance with real business challenges, providing a clear narrative with 2045 campaign data
• Contribute to business growth by identifying incremental opportunities, through analysis of past campaign performance and market trends

Project Management

• Manage all stages of the programmatic campaign workflow, including initial setup, campaign download to the trader, ongoing performance monitoring, and post-campaign reporting
• Proactively address any issues that arise during campaigns to ensure a smooth execution
• Efficiently manage multiple campaigns, reports, timelines, and priorities simultaneously
• Serve as the key liaison between the client and webmaster to ensure the timely creation and successful implementation of pixels prior to campaign launch

Internal Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to collaboratively find solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on campaign goals, KPI benchmarks, budget allocations and strategy for impactful results
• Work with traders to identify campaign insights, trends and develop optimization strategies

Communication

• Act as the programmatic and paid social account lead, effectively communicating with clients, partners, and internal teams
• Keep clients informed and engaged through transparent campaign updates, POVs (Point of Views) and optimization notes
• Adapt communication style to effectively influence and drive positive outcomes
• Proactively seek opportunities to manage and exceed client expectations and enhance their experience

Innovation

• Strategize with seller in pre and post sales process to grow and develop existing client business and work alongside sales to win net new business
• Acting with curiosity. Finds new and better ways of working, apply or implement solutions to unarticulated needs, new or existing market requirements
• Open to receiving and trying new ideas, processes or ways of working
• Obtain DSP certifications within the first six months of joining to enhance programmatic expertise

What You Bring

• 1-2 years experience of the digital media landscape and its fast-paced nature
• A proactive, street-smart approach and the ability to think three steps ahead
• Strong communication and presentation skills; you can articulate ideas clearly and confidently
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and stay organized under pressure
• Comfort working collaboratively with teams and clients alike
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A general understanding of business sales processes
• Proven experience planning Paid Social (e.g., Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok) and Search (e.g., Google Ads)
• Obtain certifications across major Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), including Google DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo and Amazon

Why 2045

We’re a collective of world-class media experts powered by AI, strategy, and creativity. We move quickly, think strategically, and care deeply about the work we do. We reward curiosity, accountability, and growth because when our people level up, so does our business.

If you’re ready to build, learn, and grow alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, this is where you belong.