Senior Associate, Programmatic

Chicago, United States;
New York, United States

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As a Senior Associate, you will support teams responsible for creating and executing programmatic media plans using industry‑leading media technology platforms. You will gain exposure to emerging digital media technologies and programmatic strategies that will help build a foundation for a career in digital media. Senior Associates also typically manage entry‑level team members.

• Implement client campaign objectives into programmatic activation strategies, including building audiences and sourcing relevant inventory opportunities.
• Manage campaigns within DV360, The Trade Desk, and other relevant DSPs, ensuring budgets are paced effectively and tactics are optimized toward relevant objectives and KPIs.
• Own operational tasks including budget management, billing and campaign creative trafficking.
• Maintain reports and conduct ad‑hoc analysis to identify opportunities for campaign improvement and keep stakeholders informed on performance.
• Build relationships and own communication with members of the broader digital account teams, including planning, investment, operations, and analytics.
• Work with publishers to implement, troubleshoot and optimize programmatic deals to secure access to high‑quality media inventory.
• Develop technical skill sets in the utilization of relevant digital ad technology platforms, including Ad Servers, DMPs, and Third‑Party Verification tools.
• Train, onboard, manage day‑to‑day responsibilities, and review the work of entry‑level direct reports.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 1+ year(s) of experience within Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social, Ad Operations, Digital Analytics, or Digital Planning.
• Familiarity with key programmatic or digital media platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, and a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees so they can do their best work. We offer competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We foster a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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US Pay Range: $45,000 – $90,000 USD.