We are Assembly – and we’re not like the rest. We’re the modern alternative agency, bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to Find the Change That Fuels Growth for the best brands on the planet, including Lenovo, Adobe, Moncler, Breitling and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide – enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly’s proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that transform into actionable brand opportunities. We’re at the cutting edge of new media, technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today’s consumers, and we’re tapped into how culture and communities’ needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our commitment to Leave the World Better Than We Found It through measurable social and environmental impact work.

Assembly was named The Drum’s APAC Media Agency of the Year in 2021 – and we want you to be part of our expanding presence in Japan!

What You’ll Be Doing On Any Given Day

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute digital media strategies across display, social, and programmatic platforms that drive business results
• Work with channel lead to translate client objectives into measurable media plans aligned with KPIs

Campaign Management

• Oversee end-to-end campaign setup, trafficking, monitoring, and optimization.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and meet performance targets.

Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze account performance to develop provide strategic advice to improve results
• Deliver actionable insights and regular reports to clients and internal stakeholders

Client & Partner Collaboration

• Ensure deep client and product knowledge in order to make proactive proposals based on customized marketing strategies for each client
• Collaborate with other account team members and across client business units to ensure integrated solutions
• Manage relationships with media vendors and platform partners (Google, Meta, LINE, X, TikTok, etc.)
• Formulate and deliver competitor and market insights to strengthen digital strategy proposals

Team Building and Growth Initiatives

• Manage client budgets and campaign pacing
• Provide mentorship and training to team members to strengthen platform proficiency, improve client outcomes, and support continuous personal and professional growth.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices across the agency.
• Get involved in business development, including attending prospective pitches
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to establish best practices, streamline processes, and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• 4-6 years of digital marketing activation experience, preferably in a digital agency
• Deep understanding of digital channels and dynamics across performance marketing experience
• Strong knowledge of major display and social platforms (Google Display Network, DV360, Meta, TikTok, LINE, X/Twitter, YouTube, etc.).
• Digital media planning / strategy experience (including Display, Social, and PPC)

(e-Commerce experience is also highly considered)

• Hands-on experience with campaign management tools, analytics, and ad serving.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data into business insights.
• Client-facing experience with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in Japanese; business-level English a strong plus.
• Proven track record in managing complex accounts with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrate ability to perform and work in a highly dynamic and rapid changing environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills with internal team and external client
• Proven experience managing people/teams
• Can do attitude and strong team player
• SQL knowledge is a big plus

WHY ASSEMBLY?

• We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble, smart, and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos.
• We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you’re hitting your personal and company goals.
• We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated!
• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies.
• We care about social and environmental impact – we have dedicated Impact Champions that collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it.
• We have an amazing group of employee resource groups committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us.