Programmatic Trader at Attention Arc | Irvington, NY | $60K/yr – $65K/yr

Attention Arc

Programmatic Trader

Irvington, NY (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end to end programmatic trading across multiple DSPs, measurement and reporting, and ongoing optimization to hit client KPIs.

Drive bidding, pacing, and budget allocation across DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360, and MediaMath to maximize performance.
Turn data into insights with Excel/Tableau/Python and communicate clear next steps to clients and internal teams.
Develop audience strategies and coordinate cross team reporting to ensure metrics reflect business goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Apply strong working knowledge of platforms such as Google Campaign Manager 360, DV360, The Trade Desk, and other DSPs.
Implement and validate tracking tags to ensure accurate measurement, optimization, and alignment with client KPIs.
Collaborate with internal partners and platform teams to ensure reporting structures reflect the right success metrics.
Build and deliver clear, actionable performance reports that highlight meaningful insights for the media planning team and clients.
Monitor pacing and performance in-platform, assessing progress against benchmarks and proactively troubleshooting issues.
Analyze performance using Excel, Tableau, SQL, or Python to uncover patterns, diagnose challenges, and guide optimization paths.
Develop audience and targeting strategies rooted in client goals, audience insights, and platform behaviors.
Build and manage bidding strategies tailored to campaign objectives across multiple programmatic environments.
Oversee ongoing optimization and day-to-day execution — including bid adjustments, budget allocation, forecasting, strategic testing, and iterative refinement.
Maintain rigorous quality assurance practices to ensure accuracy and excellence across all campaign components.

Requirements

1–2 years of hands-on experience with DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360, MediaMath, or comparable platforms.
Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Python, or Google Data Studio; ability to transform data into meaningful stories.
Strong understanding of programmatic mechanics — bid strategies, pacing, forecasting, audience building, and optimization frameworks.
A strategic mindset: you connect platform execution to business outcomes and understand how individual levers drive performance.
Clear, confident communication skills grounded in Clarity — distilling complexity into insights that move work forward.
A collaborative spirit aligned to No Sidelines — sharing information proactively, asking for input, and working across teams without ego.
An ownership mindset aligned to All In — taking responsibility for outcomes, preparing thoroughly, and following through consistently.
Curiosity and analytical depth aligned to Move With Curiosity — seeking to understand not just the mechanics of the work, but the meaning behind the numbers.
Integrity, empathy, and thoughtful communication aligned to Truth With Heart — especially when offering feedback or surfacing challenges.

Nice to Have

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Competitive Parental Leave that gives you time to bond with your family
Flexible work set-up, remote and hybrid working is available and encouraged
Mental health support
Annual agency contribution to 401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare FSA
Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
Carrot Fertility and family-building support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Attention Arc

We’re a modern media agency built for brands that need every dollar to work harder.Attention Arc brings together the strengths of McKinney Media and LWD, united by a shared belief: every moment is an opportunity. Even this one. We use media (words in this case) intentionally and effectively to attract the right audiences, resonate with them, and convert awareness into action.It’s as simple—and as difficult—as that.Like many media agencies, we have the tools, clients, and talent you’d expect. What sets us apart is how we make it matter, with deeper audience insight, full-funnel thinking, and performance-driven execution that turns strategy into results.We blend creativity and analytics to deliver smarter targeting, sharper attribution, and more effective campaigns. Our proprietary tools work alongside industry standards to connect media decisions directly to business outcomes.We believe there’s an arc for every challenge.It’s the path from awareness to action, and how we move through it makes all the difference. We bring passion, expertise, and intention to guide that journey. And we find it fun, challenging, thought-provoking, and deeply rewarding.Thanks for taking the time to learn more about us.Whether you’re a prospective client, future team member, or media partner ready to push past the status quo. If anything here sparked your curiosity, let’s keep the conversation going.

New York, New York, USA

81 employees (23 in marketing)

www.attentionarc.com