Associate Director, Programmatic

Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

$97K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and mentor the programmatic practice, guiding strategy, optimization, and client-facing delivery across media, BI, and operations.

  • Leads a team of managers and associates on programmatic strategy and campaign execution.
  • Partners with clients and internal teams to optimize performance and drive revenue through best-practice programmatic approaches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of managers and associates, guiding them on programmatic strategies, optimization techniques, and campaign execution.
  • Provide senior-level programmatic expertise to our teams (e.g., Media, Business Intelligence, Creative, Ad Operations) and external partners (clients, media agencies, platform providers).
  • Ensure campaigns are optimized for performance by leading your team to deliver data-driven recommendations that achieve client goals.
  • Maintain relationships with data, inventory, and platform partners to ensure best-in-class campaign execution and identify new opportunities.
  • Define and implement best practices for programmatic buying, campaign management, and reporting. Identify and guide process improvements to enhance efficiency and results.
  • Manage resources to meet service level expectations, addressing any challenges related to workload and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure integrated strategies that use all available channels and platforms effectively.
  • Ensure client satisfaction by overseeing the execution of programmatic strategies and providing regular communication on campaign performance and optimization.
  • Support senior leadership in forecasting resource needs and driving revenue growth through enhanced programmatic capabilities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in digital media, with 3+ years focusing in programmatic buying, campaign management, and optimization.
  • Knowledge of programmatic advertising, including Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), Data Management Platforms (DMPs), and other relevant technologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in excel (can perform complex functions) for data analysis, reporting, and campaign tracking.
  • Ability to present complex programmatic concepts and strategic recommendations to clients and our teams.
  • Experience managing and mentoring programmatic teams, focusing on career development and skill-building.
  • Project management skills, able to handle multiple campaigns, assets, and deadlines with precision.
  • Ability to identify and resolve challenges before they impact campaigns.
  • Experience creating impactful PowerPoint presentations and presenting to clients and partners.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience working across cross-functional teams, including media strategy, creative, and analytics.
  • Awareness of current trends and developments in programmatic and digital media, and the ability to integrate these into applicable strategies.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Publicis Health Media

Publicis Health Media (PHM) is the market-leading media agency in the health category, providing unmatched DTC and HCP health, wellness and pharmaceutical expertise, innovation and unmatched clout.Our team of market makers works closely with an expansive set of consumer and HCP media partners, consistently identifying first-to-market opportunities that help our clients disrupt their categories and drive business growth. We believe that everyone deserves to have a positive healthcare experience. That healthcare marketing must go beyond the expected and the traditional. That we need to push the boundaries of media through data, content, commerce and creativity. Together we create powerful experiences that matter, driving better health outcomes for the people we serve.

Founded in 2012
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
800 employees (170 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.1%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
7.3%
Social
14%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~800

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
168 (21% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
34

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