Senior Associate, Programmatic

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own programmatic activation from objective to optimization, managing budgets, reporting, and stakeholder communication across DSPs and internal teams.

  • Translate client objectives into activation strategies and audience builds.
  • Manage campaigns in DV360, The Trade Desk, and other DSPs with pacing and KPI focus.
  • Lead operations, training, and day-to-day work of junior team members.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement client campaign objectives into programmatic activation strategies, including building audiences and sourcing relevant inventory opportunities.
  • Manage campaigns within DV360, The Trade Desk, and other relevant DSPs, by ensuring budgets are pacing effectively and tactics are being optimized towards relevant objectives and KPIs.
  • Own operational tasks including budget management, billing and campaign creative trafficking.
  • Maintain reports and conduct ad-hoc analysis to identify opportunities for campaign improvement and ensure stakeholders are kept informed on performance.
  • Build relationships and own communication with members of the broader digital account teams including planning, investment, operations and analytics.
  • Work with publishers to implement, troubleshoot and optimize programmatic deals to help secure access to high-quality media inventory.
  • Develop technical skillsets in the utilization of relevant digital ad technology platforms, including Ad Servers, DMPs and Third-Party Verification tools.
  • Train, onboard, manage the day-to-day responsibilities, and review the work of entry-level direct reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
  • 1+ Years working within Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social, Ad Operations, Digital Analytics or Digital Planning.
  • Familiarity with key programmatic or digital media platforms.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP Media is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with WPP Media, please send an e-mail to GroupM Leave Administration at Leave.Administration@groupm.com or call (212) 297-8507 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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Senior Associate, Programmatic

WPP Media · New York City, NY · Hybrid