Freelance Manager, Programmatic

🔥 17 hours ago

🏄 California, Colorado, +3 more states – Remote

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💵 $65 - $80 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👔 Manager

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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DEPT®

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1001 - 5000 employees

📣 Marketing

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📱 Media

Marketing • Artificial Intelligence • Media

DEPT® is a global digital agency that blends marketing, creative services and technology to help major brands grow. It offers AI transformation, brand & media, commerce, customer experience, and tech & data services, and emphasizes data-driven approaches and AI-native capabilities. DEPT® works with enterprise clients across industries, runs Growth Invention sprints, and is B Corp certified and climate neutral.

📋 Description

• Maintain 100% focus on one of DEPT®'s largest, most dynamic clients • Design and execute programmatic strategies across Display, Video, CTV, and Audio aligned with client business objectives • Manage large-scale budgets and optimize allocation across tactics and inventory to maximize ROI • Lead negotiation and management of Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) and Private Marketplace (PMP) deals with premium publishers • Translate complex programmatic data into actionable insights for client presentations • Partner with Integrated Planning and Data Strategy teams to integrate programmatic activity into the total media mix • Oversee technical campaign quality, brand safety standards, and third-party verification using IAS and DV • Guide and provide tactical support to Associate-level team members

🎯 Requirements

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in programmatic media buying, specifically within Google Ads and DSPs like DV360, The Trade Desk, or Amazon DSP • Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including identity solutions, real-time bidding, and the evolving cookie-less landscape • Proven ability to manage high volume, full-funnel campaigns, moving from broad awareness to performance-based conversion • Proven ability to manage high-touch accounts while prioritizing effectively and maintaining composure and positivity under pressure • Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools • Experience with ad servers (Google Campaign Manager 360) and 3rd party verification tools (IAS, DoubleVerify, MOAT) • Exceptional communication skills to explain programmatic complexities to clients clearly and compellingly • A "better together" spirit and a relentless curiosity to test new platforms and inventory sources • Candidates must be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones • Form I-9 work authorization verification through E-Verify; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage • 401k plan, plus matching • PTO • Paid Company Holidays • Parental Leave • Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process • Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment • Purpose-driven work at a B Corp-certified company