Freelance Digital Campaign Manager

pOur client is seeking ab freelance Digital Campaign Manager /b to support a growing media team handling increased client demand. You will own digital media planning for a portfolio of clients, translating their needs into channel strategies, budgets and practical campaign plans while working closely with colleagues and contributing from day one. /p pDigital advertising is evolving rapidly as brands combine video, social media, search, display and short-form content to reach audiences across increasingly fragmented channels. Agencies are responding with more integrated planning, stronger performance measurement and closer links between strategy and execution. This makes broad digital-media expertise particularly valuable for clients looking for coherent, measurable campaigns. /p h3What you'll do /h3 pTranslate client needs into tactical digital-media recommendations. /p pAdvise on channel mix across short-form content, display, Meta, Google, video and social media. /p pBuild budgets and media plans for a portfolio of clients. /p pPrepare and, where needed, present client-facing proposals. /p pMonitor campaigns and deliver reporting. /p h3What you bring /h3 pAround 3–4 years of relevant digital-media planning experience. /p pBroad capability across digital channels, rather than expertise in just one channel. /p pExperience combining strategic planning with hands‑on execution. /p pThe ability to work independently in a practical way. /p pDutch-language proficiency, with an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach. /p h3The assignment terms /h3 pIndependent contractor collaboration through Ariad, working with our client. /p pPossible extension through February 2027, subject to project needs and mutual agreement; this is not guaranteed. /p pHybrid assignment based in Zaventem, Belgium. /p pStandard working arrangement of three days on site and two days remotely. /p pImmediate start preferred, as the requirement is urgent. /p h3Why Ariad? /h3 pAriad is a digital consultancy and staffing partner helping leading organisations build the teams and capabilities they need today and for what comes next. We work with brands such as Samsung, BNP Paribas Fortis, ING, AXA, Luminus and Orange, across banking, insurance, utilities, retail and beyond. Our expertise spans digital products and customer experience, marketing and e-commerce, CRM and customer data, and the technology that supports digital transformation. /p pFor you, that means a partner who understands your field and looks beyond your job title to see how your expertise, experience and ambitions fit the teams we help build. /p pYour next assignment should make good use of your expertise. We share client context and clarify expectations so you can decide whether the project fits what you want next. You remain independent while joining a community of more than 150 consultants, with personalised follow-up, quarterly events and meetups giving you people to exchange ideas with and turn to throughout your assignment. /p pAt Ariad, we believe that building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills is critical to our success and the success of our clients. We consider candidates based on hard and soft skills, experience and business needs. *Excited about this role, but your experience and skills don’t align perfectly? Apply anyway You may be just the right fit for this or other roles. /p