VaynerMedia · 1 month ago
Associate Director, Paid Media (Programmatic)
VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The Associate Director of Programmatic will lead the creation and execution of programmatic media plans, taking ownership of client programmatic strategy and ensuring flawless daily execution across various channels.
ConsultingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Lead the development of cutting-edge programmatic media strategies that deliver against client marketing goals
Oversee planning and execution across platforms such as The Trade Desk, DV360, and others
Act as a key contributor to cross-channel initiatives by partnering with SEM, SEO, Social, and traditional media teams
Build and nurture relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders across media, analytics, ad ops, and finance
Evaluate and evolve our programmatic technology stack and supplier partnerships
Provide strategic thought leadership and represent CMI at industry events and forums
Author and review POVs, case studies, and trend insights to establish CMI as a leader in healthcare programmatic media
Recruit, mentor, and grow top talent within the programmatic team
Continuously optimize internal processes for campaign management, reporting, and performance analysis
Keep key stakeholders including clients and account teams updated on campaign and account level performance via regular and ad-hoc reporting and status meetings
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing programmatic campaigns with DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360), or equivalent SSP experience
Deep expertise in the programmatic ecosystem, including publishers, platforms, and data partners
Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communicator-confident in presenting ideas, strategies, and results to clients and internal teams
Proven team leader with experience developing and managing direct reports
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups) and ability to interpret large data sets
A passion for innovation and learning new technologies
Preferred
Strong background in video, CTV, and audio a plus
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred
Benefits
Employer-sponsored 401k with match
Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
Caregiver (Parental) Leave
Health and Wellness benefits
Company
VaynerMedia
VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results.
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