Media Buying Associate (Programmatic)

Atlanta, GA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The role centers on hands-on management and optimization of Walmart Connect onsite campaigns, with emphasis on setup, delivery, and reporting. Candidates should have deep experience in retail media, cross-channel expertise, and strong communication skills. The position also values teamwork, process innovation, and translating data into actionable business insights for clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and execute hands-on, self-service campaign management for Walmart Connect onsite media.
  • Implement campaign setup including audience, campaign and ad group creation.
  • Manage and optimize campaigns inflight including adjustments to campaigns and ad groups for delivery and performance.
  • Monitor budget pacing and implement reallocations between ad groups and campaigns.
  • Regularly monitor WMC performance dashboards to understand performance and inform optimizations and strategic recommendations.
  • Partner with analytics and data teams to facilitate consolidated campaign reporting.
  • Liaise with WMC team to facilitate smooth transition of onsite display from MS to SS as well as on an ongoing, consultative basis.
  • Lead troubleshooting and platform-related issue resolution, staying current with platform updates, beta opportunities, and best practices across major retail media networks.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and best practices for self-service campaign management, ensuring the team is leveraging automation, bid strategies, and audience targeting effectively.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing, process efficiencies, and innovation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in digital media, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience managing retail media campaigns.
  • Expertise in WMC Audiences including behavioral and advanced targeting, customer attributes and shopping journey.
  • Hands-on experience with self-service WMC display media buying.
  • Proven track record of cross-channel media expertise, including search, programmatic, and display.
  • Strong understanding of bid strategies, audience segmentation, and attribution models within retail media networks.
  • Strong ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations for optimizations and media mix improvements.
  • Strong client communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex media strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and team workflows effectively while maintaining a strategic growth mindset.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
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