Programmatic Media Buyer

Programmatic Media Buyer – Ignite

*This is a remote position that requires you to work closely and collaboratively with a team.*

About Townsquare Ignite:

Founded in 2010, Townsquare Ignite products and solutions are a combination of our owned and operated digital properties, our proprietary digital programmatic advertising platform, and an in-house demand and data management platform collecting valuable proprietary first-party data, and is the fastest growing revenue and profit driver of Townsquare Media.

Our Competitive Advantage:

• First-Party Data Collection: As a large-scale digital content publisher, we collect valuable first-party data from our audience, minimizing reliance on third-party data sources.
• Proprietary Advertising Technology: We offer a proprietary advertising technology platform, including an in-house demand-side buying platform (DSP).
• Integration with Multiple Platforms: Our platform integrates with over 15 digital advertising buying platforms and provides access to all major advertising exchanges and mobile apps.
• Massive Reach: We have access to over 250 billion impressions per day.
• Targeted Solutions and Customer Service: We provide hyper-targeted advertising solutions and offer white glove customer service.
• Multi-Platform Delivery: Our campaigns are delivered across desktop, mobile, apps, connected TV, email, paid search, and social media platforms, utilizing display, video, and native executions.
• Creative Support: We have a full-service design and creative team to help clients craft the right message and develop powerful creative for their campaigns.

The Programmatic Media Buyer Opportunity:

As a Media Buyer for Ignite, you will partner with the Sales and Account Management team to deliver on client goals. This dynamic role will focus on managing programmatic campaigns and translating complex data into easy-to-read visuals for the team. You will be involved in the day-to-day management of campaigns, developing tactical executions that align with advertising goals, and translating those tactics into physical implementations across multiple Demand Side Platforms (DSPs). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programmatic buying, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships. You will proactively come up with creative solutions to optimize campaign performance and exceed clients’ goals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on analyses of programmatic (Display, Video, CTV, Native, etc) campaigns.
• Implement and optimize programmatic campaigns to successfully execute the defined strategy and achieve business results.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, prepare detailed performance reports, and present recommendations to continuously improve pacing, margin, and performance.
• Provide insights and feedback on media buying platforms to improve functionality.
• Assist in the development of internal training curriculum as it relates to programmatic principles, methodologies, and tools

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree or comparable work experience required
• 2+ years of experience in programmatic media
• Extensive experience buying media through various DSPs
• Manages time effectively; focuses on urgent and important tasks; avoids procrastination; follows up; shows strong attention to detail; meets deadlines
• Exceptional Communicator with experience leading interdepartmental projects.
• Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; uses professional telephone skills; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
• Advanced Excel skills

Benefits:

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunity for upward mobility
• Company provided laptop
• Competitive salary + bonus program

Why you’ll love working at Townsquare Ignite:

We are a team of driven individuals who push ourselves and those around us to develop personally and professionally. You can expect a dynamic and competitive work environment. To foster your success, you’ll take part in a comprehensive training program, surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to develop themselves and others. We’ve had countless internal promotions, and our goal is to continue the rapid growth of our company. Whatever your professional goals, you’ll have the opportunity to make steps toward your target and take your career to new heights!

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