Programmatic Trader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Initiate, oversee, and enhance programmatic campaigns within the agency trading desk.

• Track campaign performance, brand safety, and viewability in line with established standards.

• Organize campaign calendars, assets, screenshots, billing trackers, and both pre and post-launch activities.

• Evaluate data and keep optimization logs up to date.

• Supply weekly performance updates and pacing reports.

• Offer optimization insights and context for analytics reporting.

• Recognize, troubleshoot, and escalate campaign issues as necessary.

• Foster relationships with vendors and cross-agency partners.

• Engage in both internal and external meetings.

• Assist in tactical media planning, forecasting, and cost estimation.

• Contribute to proposals and provide guidance on insertion orders and launch documentation.

• Discover new media opportunities.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.

• Recommend enhancements to media and programmatic processes.

• Show dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Execute additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education along with relevant professional experience is preferred.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a DSP in a self-service capacity is required.

• 2–3+ years of DSP experience is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of the interplay between DSPs and other platforms, such as ad servers.

• Proficiency in demand-side platforms is essential.

• Skills in campaign setup, budget management, and campaign optimization are necessary.

• Familiarity with creative testing and implementation/rotation is important.

• Strong data analysis capabilities are required.

• Proficiency in data platforms or experience working with data vendors is preferred.

• Experience with third-party verification tools such as DoubleVerify and IAS is essential.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to utilize pivot tables and formulas, are necessary.

• An analytical, detail-oriented, numbers-driven, and self-motivated approach is vital.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Competitive salaries and benefits package.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the hiring process.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace environment.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.