Senior Associate, Digital Activation Programmatic

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive programmatic activation and optimization across DSPs as a Senior Associate – Digital Activation (Programmatic), focusing on planning, execution, and reporting.

  • Own setup, launch, and optimization of campaigns across DSPs.
  • 1–2 years of programmatic experience as the strongest signal.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with strategy, analytics, and client services.

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.
  • Work cross-functionally with strategy, analytics, creative, and client services teams.
  • Coordinate with platform vendors and data partners when needed.
  • Assist managers in preparing campaign updates and performance summaries for clients.
  • Conduct QA checks on campaign setups, pixels, tracking, and creative assets.
  • Ensure campaigns comply with brand safety, privacy regulations, and platform policies.

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
  • The Trade Desk
  • Amazon DSP
  • Yahoo DSP
  • 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, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

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