Media Director, Programmatic

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

$121K/yr – $166K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-account programmatic strategy and execution, translating client objectives into measurable biddable media plans and investment frameworks.

  • Own programmatic strategy and investment framework across client portfolios, with clear measurement plans.
  • Lead and mentor programmatic teams across Supervisors to Analysts, ensuring strong campaign performance and growth.
  • Seal direct and private marketplace partnerships and explore first-to-market tactics aligned to client goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead programmatic strategy across a portfolio of client accounts, translating business objectives into sophisticated biddable media approaches, investment frameworks, and measurement plans
  • Oversee the planning, execution, management, and optimization of complex online biddable media campaigns and programs, including auction/exchange-based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing, and emerging programmatic opportunities
  • Guide teams through campaign readiness, including creative asset delivery, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, partner requirements, and all relevant launch documentation
  • Serve as a senior programmatic lead for clients, communicating strategy, performance drivers, innovation opportunities, upcoming activations, and new or never-been-done-before tactics with clarity and confidence
  • Deliver executive-level insights and strategic recommendations to clients, connecting performance trends, optimizations, audience learnings, and marketplace shifts to measurable business outcomes
  • Direct, mentor, and develop Programmatic Supervisors, Managers, Analysts, and Sr. Analysts, ensuring teams are set up to deliver strong campaign performance and continued professional growth
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships with strategy, planning, analytics, creative, account, investment, and technology teams to drive integrated programmatic solutions
  • Evaluate and shape direct programmatic partnerships, private marketplace opportunities, preferred deals, and DSP-led buying strategies to advance client goals and agency best practices

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will bring deep programmatic media expertise, strong strategic judgment, executive-level communication skills, and a proven ability to lead teams, client relationships, and complex campaign portfolios
  • 10+ years of experience in programmatic media, including hands-on and leadership experience across Display, Video, Mobile, CTV/OTT, audio, and/or emerging biddable channels
  • Extensive experience with leading DSPs and programmatic technologies, including DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP, and related measurement, verification, and audience platforms
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing direct programmatic partnerships, including private marketplaces, preferred deals, direct publisher relationships, and strategic supply/path optimization opportunities
  • Strong analytical, organizational, financial, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate data into strategic recommendations for senior clients and internal leadership
  • Significant client-facing experience with the ability to identify risks, manage escalations, influence stakeholders, and guide teams through complex business and campaign challenges
  • Ability to bring forward innovative, first-to-market, and never-been-done-before tactical recommendations that align with client goals and marketplace trends
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing multi-level programmatic teams, with a focus on quality delivery, operational excellence, career growth, and inclusive team culture
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis tools

Benefits

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
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Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We see consumers as more than just metrics. We see them as people – wonderful, complex, interesting people. Grounded in deep digital expertise for over 25 years, we continue to navigate the ever-changing marketing landscape to forge meaningful connections that enrich people’s lives. Our diverse teams of strategists, creative thinkers, experience builders, and technologists are passionate about connecting creativity to business impact. Razorfish is part of Publicis Communications North America.

Founded in 1995
New York, NY, US
1.8K employees (823 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
24.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.8%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
5.2%
Social
1.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
471 (22% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
24

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