Senior Publisher Direct Strategist

USA (On-site)

$52K/yr – $82K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-channel media activation and partner strategy with a clear split between direct IO and programmatic, RFP leadership, and push test-and-learn to prove where to invest.

  • end-to-end media activation across direct and programmatic channels.
  • Lead cross-functional planning and analytics to optimize ROI and campaign outcomes.
  • Champion tagging standards, creative best practices, and test & learn opportunities to inform future investments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead holistic media consideration across endemic partners and channels, utilizing both direct and programmatic buying methods.
  • Collaborate with Integrated Planning, Account Management, and Programmatic teams to develop cohesive, synergistic cross-channel media recommendations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of media partner capabilities and integrations; delineation between direct IO and programmatic activation opportunities where applicable.
  • Lead, and train others on, the end-to-end RFP process, including vendor outreach, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and securing added value.
  • Leverage expertise in, and train others on, targeting strategies, inventory offerings, placement options, buying methodologies, and performance insights to build well-informed, high-quality recommendations.
  • Research, propose, and champion test & learn opportunities; collaborate with cross-functional teams on viability for execution and measurement.
  • Clearly articulate asset and tagging requirements, and provide creative best practices for campaign success.
  • Lead the successful activation and ongoing stewardship of media campaigns, ensuring seamless execution from planning to implementation.
  • Manage, and train others on, all aspects of order creation and partner acceptance, aligned to Agency processes .
  • Lead timely launch and stewardship of multiple client campaigns, each with its unique set of channels and targeting strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience managing direct-to-publisher digital campaigns across display, custom digital programs, and/or online video
  • Familiarity working in MediaOcean (Prisma) or comparable media buying software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Self-starter able to seek new opportunities or projects, and lead from start to finish
  • Ability to autonomously think around problems and identify potential solutions
  • Ability to grasp new technology and product changes, and identify application to current work
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with rapidly changing priorities
  • Demonstrated comprehension and application of basic media math and analytical skills
  • Ability to mentor and coach junior team members by providing guidance and training that strengthens team capability

Preferred

  • Experience working in highly regulated industry (e.g. pharma, healthcare, finance)
  • Familiarity with Google Campaign Manager or comparable
  • Familiarity with DoubleVerify or comparable

Benefits

  • full benefits package
  • paid time off benefits
  • 100% paid parental leave
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Butler/Till

As an independent, women-owned/led, 100% employee-owned, B Corporation, we create award-winning campaigns that deliver measurable business impact. Free from holding company constraints, our agile and accountable approach genuinely serves our clients' best interests. With 25+ years of experience, we specialize in media, campaign analytics, marketing science, creative services, and healthcare marketing, connecting brands with audiences in meaningful ways. Looking for localized marketing solutions? We have that covered too. Endless spreadsheets, logins, tabs open, and emails. We know how complex local marketing can be, so we built the technology to make it easier, BetterLocal.

Founded in 1998
Rochester, New York, USA
434 employees (125 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
32.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.4%
Direct
54.6%
Referral
6.6%
Social
6.4%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~434

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
117 (27% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
6.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
12