Senior Associate, Digital Activation (Programmatic & Direct)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

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

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive programmatic and direct activation as a Senior Associate in Digital Activation, owning setup, optimization, and reporting across DSPs.

  • Own programmatic campaign setup, optimization, and performance analysis.
  • Must-have: 1–2 years in digital activation and DSPs like DV360 or Prisma.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration and client-ready performance insights.

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.
  • Support weekly and monthly reporting deliverables for clients and internal teams.
  • Translate campaign performance data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Maintain reporting dashboards and assist with performance analysis.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience in digital media buying, programmatic advertising, or digital activation
  • 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

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