Associate Digital Media Buyer

Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

$26/hr – $28/hrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive digital media buying and optimization across DSPs to meet client KPIs as an Associate Digital Media Buyer.

  • Own setup, execution, and optimization of digital media campaigns across DSPs.
  • Must-have: 1 year of RTB/DSP experience with campaign management.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with strategists and digital leads.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and implementation of digital media campaigns across various buying platforms.
  • Monitor digital media campaigns within multiple DSP’s daily.
  • Optimize toward established KPIs during the life of a campaign.
  • Pull data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights and recommendations to take to strategists and digital leads.
  • Manage, prioritize, and respond to ad-hoc requests as assigned.
  • Research and stay abreast of current industry best practices and trends, develop and maintain digital best practices, and promote digital optimization techniques.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or certification; or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience utilizing Real-Time Bidding technologies (DSPs, Ad Exchanges, SSPs).
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex client campaigns and relationships against performance metrics.
  • Ad trafficking experience utilizing platforms such as Google Campaign Manager.
  • Experience with Google Ad Manager or other ad serving technology.
  • DoubleClick Campaign Manager/DoubleClick Bid Manager and Google Analytics certifications are preferred but not required.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the industry, development processes and business priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred

  • DoubleClick Campaign Manager/DoubleClick Bid Manager and Google Analytics certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.
  • Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
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