Director, Programmatic (+ Online Video) at Spark Foundry | New York City, NY | $121K/yr – $194K/yr

Spark Foundry

Director, Programmatic (+ Online Video)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$121K/yr – $194K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own programmatic execution and client advisory end to end, turning plans into measurable campaigns while coordinating with agency media teams and driving post-buy insights.

Ownership: manage daily workflow from proposal to post-buy recaps across multiple client accounts.
Collaboration: align on RFP responses, strategic plans, and new solutions across agency partners.
Measurement: monitor performance and forecast impact for leadership and clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the daily workflow of all programmatic campaigns including proposal development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recaps
Interface with Agency media teams to respond to RFPs, build strategic campaign plans, communicate service offerings, and identify and deliver new solutions in a collaborative fashion
Review client deliverables for quality, ensuring that recommendations and work product are sound and viable
Own the development of strategic proposals, coordinating across programmatic teams to account for all relevant inputs
Assume accountability and ownership of programmatic campaign execution for assigned client accounts
Understand and effectively communicate programmatic value proposition, technology, and processes as related to the growth of current and prospective agency accounts
Monitor and report on campaign performance
Participate in forecasting exercises for senior management
Embrace and encourage a culture based on team work, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity
Adopt established account management standards and program management best practices

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Search, Display, Video, Social, and/or Mobile programmatic media buying
4+ years of increasing levels of responsibility within an agency or media company
4+ years of people management experience, managing 3-5 reports in account management/client services team
Understanding of interactive media planning and buying elements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to organize and manage detail work, as well as work independently and balance multiple tasks

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.

Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016

New York, New York, USA

3.1K employees (807 in marketing)

www.sparkfoundryww.com

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