Programmatic Media Senior Associate

Posted 5 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Mid level
Agency • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Consulting
The Role
The Programmatic Media Senior Associate is responsible for executing programmatic strategies and managing digital campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives. This role involves collaboration with various teams, vendor negotiations, reporting on campaign performance, and providing strategic insights while mentoring junior staff.
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We are PMG
Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

The Programmatic team at PMG is a group of forward-thinking strategists and buyers passionate about creating impactful campaigns that connect brands with their audiences. We operate at the crossroads of technology, creativity, and data, partnering with teams across media strategy, creative, and analytics to deliver cohesive, full-funnel marketing strategies.

Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. By working together and learning from one another, we not only deliver superior outcomes for our clients but also create an environment where each team member can grow and succeed. Joining us means working with some of the world’s most influential brands while honing your skills and making a tangible impact.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the execution of programmatic campaigns, including setup, trafficking, and day-to-day management, ensuring they align with client KPIs and PMG’s high standards.
  • Take ownership of digital programmatic initiatives, such as video, display, digital OOH, and direct publisher partnerships, coordinating with internal teams for seamless execution.
  • Collaborate across teams, working with media operations, account services, analytics, and creative to ensure holistic campaign strategies that meet and exceed client objectives.
  • Manage RFP processes and vendor negotiations, driving strong partnerships while ensuring campaigns are innovative and cost-effective.
  • Develop and deliver insightful reports, presenting campaign performance, optimization strategies, and actionable recommendations to clients.
  • Master PMG’s proprietary technology, Alli, using it to customize alerts, analyze data, and create reporting tools that enhance decision-making and campaign performance.
  • Mentor and guide team members, overseeing coordinators and associates to ensure flawless execution, optimizations, and effective pacing decisions.
  • Oversee budgeting responsibilities, including forecasting monthly goals and managing ad serving needs to meet client objectives.
  • Identify and implement testing opportunities, contributing to media planning efforts and enhancing overall strategy with forward-thinking initiatives.

What You Will Bring

  • 3+ years of experience in digital media and programmatic advertising, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • A growing understanding of Analytics, Programmatic Advertising, and Marketing Metrics to guide data-driven decisions and campaign strategies.
  • Knowledge of Marketing Planning & Analysis and Database Marketing to enhance decision-making and campaign outcomes.
  • Familiarity with Ad Exchanges, Ad Servers, and Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) to manage, optimize, and troubleshoot programmatic campaigns.
  • Channel expertise across CTV, OLV, Display, Audio, Native, DOOH, and App to craft cohesive, cross-channel strategies.
  • Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SQL to analyze data, produce clear insights, and inform optimizations.
  • Strong understanding of Measurement Systems to evaluate campaign success and optimize performance.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, enabling seamless integration of programmatic efforts with cross-functional teams.
  • A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
  • A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

What We Offer

  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
  • Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  • Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
  • Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
  • Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
  • Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
  • Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
  • AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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The Company
Austin, TX
0 Employees
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Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform Alli, to deliver Digital Made for Humans™. Our team is made up of over 500 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Athleta, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Kohler, McDonald’s, Nike, Old Navy, Sephora and Shake Shack runs across 85+ countries and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

Ranked by Deloitte, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Adweek as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation, PMG has grown because of its commitment to continuous improvement, business integrity, cultivating dynamic relationships, and putting people first. The company has been named Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year, 2X MediaPost's Independent Agency of the Year, 7X Ad Age Best Places to Work, Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces for Parents, and one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators.

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