Programmatic Trader

Falls Church, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end programmatic lifecycle for multiple clients, turning campaign data into actionable optimizations that drive KPI-aligned outcomes.

  • Manage daily programmatic campaigns across DSPs, monitoring pacing, placements, and delivery to hit client goals.
  • Analyze performance data and translate insights into concrete optimizations and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and participate in client meetings to align on strategy and next steps.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily account management of programmatic media campaigns via demand-side platforms for a variety of clients
  • Execute digital campaigns from start to finish including setup, implementation, optimization, and reporting
  • Optimize digital campaigns with a focus on KPIs and client goals
  • Monitor media campaigns for pacing, delivery, placement, and discrepancies
  • Perform reporting from ad servers and other platforms to track campaign performance
  • Analyze advertising data and convert insights into actionable recommendations
  • Communicate campaign updates, timelines, performance, and pacing to internal teams and management
  • Collaborate closely with internal team members to support client marketing goals and strategies
  • Participate in client meetings to discuss campaign performance, results, and recommendations
  • Assist in the development of programmatic media recommendations and proposals

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of hands-on experience with demand-side platforms and digital campaign management
  • Understanding of conversion metrics and campaign optimization strategies
  • Ability to interpret campaign performance results and make data-driven recommendations
  • Comfortable communicating campaign analytics and learnings in verbal and written settings
  • Experience with Google Tag Manager
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • BS/BA degree preferred

Preferred

  • Experience with Looker (Google Data Studio) preferred
  • Experience with CRM systems preferred
  • Experience with The Trade Desk, CM360, DV360, Simpli.fi, Viant and Place Exchange a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Participation in company health (medical, dental, vision) insurance plans
  • 401K with company match
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Paid holiday and sick leave
  • Opportunity to advance your career
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ESB Advertising

We are a data-driven media buying agency that specializes in expanding brand awareness, generating leads, and growing revenue for companies on the rise.Consistency is key for a successful ad campaign. The messaging, timing, design, and overall strategy, needs to be in sync for optimal impact. That is why ESB has brought the worlds of media buying and creative services under one roof. Our family is comprised of seasoned media buyers, certified digital marketers, and Emmy award-winning producers.

Founded in 2012
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
21 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
38
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19%
Direct
66%
Referral
4.8%
Social
9.3%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~21

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (43% of company)