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Senior Associate, Programmatic

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$61k–$94k2026-08-13 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Leads and manages programmatic buying strategies, optimizes client campaigns, and drives innovation for disruptive, fast-growing brands.

Role type

Senior Associate (Manager-level) Programmatic Media Strategist

Builds

Programmatic buying strategies, optimized campaigns, and strategic recommendations for client accounts

Domain

Digital Advertising / Programmatic Media Buying

Required skills

Programmatic buying strategy, DSP/DMP management, Campaign optimization, Data analysis (Excel), Project management, Team mentoring, Client presentation

Preferred skills

Points of view (POV) writing, Industry trend analysis, New offering ideation

Technologies

Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), Data Management Platforms (DMPs), Ad-verification tools, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Train and manage a junior team on programmatic buying; Develop and maintain relationships with data, inventory, and platform partners; Lead teams to optimize campaigns and deliver strategic recommendations; Establish best practices and implement workflow efficiencies; Write points of view (POVs) on industry trends; Drive client outcomes through actionable programmatic solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership