Senior Associate, Digital Activation (Programmatic & Direct) - Travel

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$40K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end to end programmatic media execution across multiple DSPs, turning setup, optimization, and reporting into measurable performance improvements.

  • Programmatic ownership: set up, launch, and optimize campaigns across DV360, The Trade Desk, and Amazon DSP, including line items, targeting, creatives, pacing, and budgets.
  • Performance storytelling: translate metrics into actionable recommendations and keep dashboards updated for clients and internal teams.
  • Cross functional collaboration: work with strategy, analytics, creative, and client services to drive scaling and improved ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set up, launch, and manage programmatic campaigns across DSPs (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, etc.).
  • Implement campaign structures including line items, targeting, creatives, pacing, and budgets.
  • Monitor campaign delivery and performance daily to ensure pacing and KPI targets are met.
  • Troubleshoot campaign delivery issues and ensure proper tracking and tagging.
  • Analyze campaign performance metrics including CTR, CPM, CPA, CPC, viewability, and conversions.
  • Execute ongoing optimizations including: Audience refinement
  • Bid adjustments
  • Inventory and placement optimization
  • Frequency and pacing adjustments
  • Identify opportunities for performance improvement and scaling.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience in digital media buying, programmatic advertising, or digital activation.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one DSP such as: DV360
  • Prisma
  • CM360
  • Strong understanding of programmatic ecosystem including DSPs, SSPs, exchanges, and data providers.
  • Familiarity with ad serving, tagging, and tracking pixels.
  • Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, etc.).
  • Knowledge of brand safety and verification tools (IAS, DoubleVerify, MOAT).
  • Familiarity with audience segmentation and data platforms (DMP/CDP).
  • Understanding of privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA).

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • vacation days
  • sick days
  • personal days
  • paid parental leave
  • paid medical leave
  • STD/LTD insurance benefits
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