Manager, Programmatic (Entertainment)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $108K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive programmatic media operations and client service for agency campaigns, owning strategy, execution, measurement, and team coaching.

  • Own end-to-end programmatic campaigns and client relationships.
  • Must-have: 3+ years in bid/campaign management or digital media operations.
  • Standout: Experience guiding multiple accounts and analyzing performance insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Effectively communicate digital strategies and rational for tactical approaches for each campaign
  • Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) while meeting or surpassing client performance expectations
  • Oversight of larger and more strategic accounts and client relationships
  • Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with programmatic customers through exceptional client service
  • Formulate proposals for new client opportunities
  • Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch
  • Partner with Analytics team on campaign measurement reporting and insights generation
  • Provide regular insights to clients detailing performance, campaign optimizations, and new opportunities
  • Work with media partners to ensure accurate platform implementation
  • Troubleshoot issues on all pre-production and live campaigns

Requirements

  • Must have 3+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations
  • Client facing experience with the ability to identify risks and effectively manage through issues
  • Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions
  • Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong desire to contribute to a team

Preferred

  • Prior online trafficking and campaign management experience
  • Prior experience with bid management platforms and active campaign optimization
  • Strong inner drive to contribute

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.
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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].

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