Programmatic Advertising Account Specialist

Responsibilities

• Managing deal intake in Pilot (our OMS) with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring PG and PMP deals are configured correctly before handoff to Ad Ops
• Performing pre-sale validation — confirming Salesforce opportunity details, rate card alignment, and targeting parameters (geo, frequency, daypart) — and validating audience segments/keys in FreeWheel prior to deal creation
• Flagging custom or non-standard requests for appropriate cross-functional review and execution
• Supporting campaign setup across various SSP platforms with a foundational understanding of programmatic and CTV advertising
• Monitoring deal health — pacing, delivery, and win rate/eCPM versus floor CPM — to flag risk to the Account Manager before it becomes a client-facing issue
• Monitoring PG and PMP pacing through dashboard-based reporting to support guaranteed-delivery tracking
• Producing raw data pulls and standard client reporting to support Account Manager-led client communication
• Collaborating with Sales, Account Managers, Yield, Ad Ops, and other cross-functional teams to ensure deal requirements are met and accurately reflected across systems
• Maintaining clear and organized communication with internal teams and clients regarding deal status and campaign progress
• Participating in process-improvement discussions and enhancement feedback as programmatic offerings evolve

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of programmatic and CTV advertising concepts, including the difference between PG and PMP deal structures
• Experience with deal intake and campaign trafficking preferred
• Familiarity with Order Management Systems (e.g., Boostr, Operative) and SSP platforms (FreeWheel, Magnite, Pubmatic, Index) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and data entry/management
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Comfortable working with reporting/dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau) to monitor pacing and delivery
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred

• Familiarity with CRM and Order Management Systems
• Experience working in advertising, media sales, or related fields
• Prior exposure to FreeWheel or Magnite platforms specifically