Programmatic Trader

Summary

Join CivicScience's Advertising team as a detail-oriented Programmatic Trader, playing a key role in managing programmatic ad campaigns across various DSPs and SSPs. You will be responsible for end-to-end campaign management, from launch to optimization and performance analysis, collaborating with internal teams to build tailored strategies. This role demands strong technical skills, including pixel creation, creative trafficking, and measurement tracking, along with a data-driven approach to performance optimization and troubleshooting. You will need to be proficient in various ad tech platforms and possess excellent multitasking and analytical skills. The position offers a remote work environment with flexibility and a chance to work with cutting-edge ad tech in a fast-paced startup setting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on DSP experience, launching and optimizing campaigns
• 3+ years working with SSPs, including direct deal ID setups and PMP execution
• Strong command of audience targeting, first- and third-party data strategies, and measurement best practices
• Proficiency with Excel and campaign analytics platforms
• Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders
• Analytical and solutions-driven mindset with the ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Proficiency in Google Workspace products, HubSpot, and other ad tech products

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Campaign Management : Independently launch and optimize programmatic ad campaigns via leading DSPs (The Trade Desk, Viant, Basis) and SSPs (Xandr Curate, Index Exchange, Media.net)
• Technical Execution : Handle all pre-launch setups, including pixel creation, creative trafficking, audits, and measurement tracking
• Performance Optimization : Monitor campaign health and drive performance across KPIs through continuous data-driven adjustments and strategic thinking
• Collaboration & Strategy : Partner with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management) to build tailored campaign strategies that meet advertiser goals
• Troubleshooting & Insights : Resolve PMP deliver challenges and identify revenue opportunities, even with limited data
• Measurement-Driven Focus : Own measurement studies and real-time performance analytics to validate and refine strategy
• Innovation-First Approach : Bring new ideas and proactive solutions to enhance processes, tools, and outcomes across the trading organization
• Trusted Technical Liaison : Act as a key technical point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents
• Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Travel and educational opportunities