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Responsibilities

Strategy Development: Collaborate with internal teams to create comprehensive media strategies that align with client objectives.
Data Integration: Leverage first-party and third-party data for precise audience targeting and segmentation.
Planning and Setup: Develop and implement programmatic campaigns across various Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) such as DV360, The Trade Desk, and others.
Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize campaigns to achieve performance and pacing goals.
Reporting: Generate and analyze performance reports to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve issues related to campaign performance and delivery.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with creative, analytics, and account teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution.
Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on campaign performance and strategy adjustments.

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Requirements

3+ years of proven experience in programmatic roles at publishers, advertising agencies, or ad tech companies (bonus B2B experience)
Hands-on expertise in media buying: building and optimizing campaigns in DSPs, with a preference for experience in TTD and DV360
Proven track record in Programmatic media planning, buying, and building measurement frameworks to evaluate campaign success
Strong understanding and perspective of how programmatic and other channels (both paid and organic) work together to holistically surpass client KPIs
Experience successfully driving programmatic growth across clients in the B2B/SaaS landscape with budgets over $50k/month
Strong cross-collaboration skills, both within the organization and externally (client-facing), with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Solid analytical ability, exceptional attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset, capable of balancing multiple projects effectively

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Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle
Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents
Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
Gympass
Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment!

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