FCB Aotearoa Looking for Search Specialist at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

FCB Media

Uniquely, FCB Media are part of a fully integrated advertising agency, this gives us the distinct advantage over our competitors. We manage the strategy, planning and buying of media for our Client portfolio’s which include many of Aotearoa’s most iconic brands. We boast the best brains in the business in all departments including creative, data & tech, social, search, programmatic and digital. This enables us to collaborate to provide award winning, effective media solutions and strategy for our clients. It’s an exciting space to be working in and we love it.

Our FCB Media whānau

Our media team is one of the most experienced and respected in the industry. We’re proud to be a diverse and creative bunch. We come from all walks of life, from all around the globe and all around Aotearoa. We’re not only famous for our work and our awards, we are equally proud of our people focussed culture & our supportive working environment. We live and breathe our company values which is evident in our approach to everything we do – Never Finished, Be Generous and Brave Together. The culture that we foster inspires passion, collaboration and fierce loyalty. This shows in our results and wider industry recognition.

This role: Search Specialist/Manager

This is an opportunity to join the Performance team at FCB Media as a Search Specialist, working as part of our integrated search team and the broader Performance team. You will be working directly with client teams also.

You’ll be responsible for leading SEM relationships, strategies, implementation and optimisation for your set of clients, working with the wider team to deliver a holistic user experience and business results.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the industry and the evolution of platforms and capabilities, reviewing and evaluating new opportunities, and keen to nurture and grow a team.

What You’ll Need To Bring To The Team

• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to learn quickly in a constantly evolving media landscape, while delivering quality work by deadlines.
• Thorough and proven experience at an intermediate level with a minimum 3 years of SEM experience.
• Experience in using Google Ads, Search Ads 360, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics and other relevant platforms.
• Strong analytical skills & numerical reasoning skills, proven ability to problem solve.
• Excellent client management and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Confidence and competence in decision-making.
• Strong desire to achieve excellent results with energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to handle pressure, demands of clients, deadlines, and a busy environment.
• Ability to work autonomously to compile media recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills to see that all day-to-day tasks are managed with ease.
• Naturally you’ll have FCB in your DNA – enjoy some great banter with the team, get amongst agency culture, contribute to all things FCB with a strong urge to continue to learn and develop in your pursuit of excellence.

Benefits

Working with the best, for the best, and as part of a global network, you’ll have access to world class systems, tools and processes and ongoing development opportunities.

We know that to work well, we need to feel well both inside and outside of work. Our approach to wellbeing helps us create an environment where people feel cared for and comfortable to ask for the support they need. We have a dedicated wellness committee, who focus on your wellbeing. An annual wellness allowance to spend on a wellness benefit of your choice, access to EAP services and invitations to participate in regular health and wellbeing sessions.

We are social, we have an on-site bar and café area, plus our enormous sunny outdoor courtyard which hosts brunches, lunches and functions. Whether watching or participating, we love our table tennis, pool table, outdoor games, basketball half-court and the opportunity to get amongst it with group fitness sessions or charity walks.

You’ll be joining a passionate, experienced team who will support you and you will be armed with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in this role.

We’re real people and we’re nice people, and part of being nice is giving back, that’s why you’ll receive a paid day off to do volunteer work within the community at a charity of your choice. You’ll be gifted your birthday off and an extra day off at Christmas time. You’ll have access to our freeparking app and discounted rates for gym membership, health and life insurance. We are a dog friendly office.

You will be valued, nurtured, developed and celebrated and it will show in the best in class work that you produce as part of the world famous Cult FCB whānau.

Please apply with your CV, a brief cover letter, and answer our screening questions to enable us to better place you.

FCB are advocates for a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for all team members, this includes all gender identities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we value all of our employee’s differences which we believe contribute to our shared success. Brave Together.

Nau mai, we look forward to the journey with you here at FCB Aotearoa