Senior Associate, Digital and Programmatic - Temporary Worker

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver media programs that exceed client objectives leveraging technology & human-powered AI
• Refine understanding of the digital media ecosystem and media optimization strategies
• Support Manager/Sr Manager with all client deliverables including research, campaign setup, pre/post-launch QA, optimization recommendations, reporting, billing reconciliation, and internal communication
• Complete QA of all platforms supporting a campaign launch (ad server, DSP, verification partner, etc.)
• Develop expert understanding of trafficking processes and their implications on reporting and campaign setup
• Coordinate hand-offs between media team and ad operations team during trafficking
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with agency team counterparts (planning/activation/ad ops/analytics)
• Troubleshoot basic campaign delivery and performance issues independently
• Manage pace reporting across campaigns and provide optimization suggestions to ensure full delivery
• Become an expert in the programmatic and digital display ecosystem, understanding SSPs, DSPs, data partners, etc.
• Interpret media data, provide actionable insights, and recommend strategies to line management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years' experience within the digital and programmatic industry
• Experience with programmatic technology platforms and omnichannel DSPs such as DV360, TTD, Xandr, Yahoo
• Knowledge of ad servers (e.g., CM360), ad verification platforms (e.g., DoubleVerify, IAS), and planning/financial platforms
• Strong knowledge of media math formulas and concepts
• Knowledge of basic financial principles, such as revenue and profit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration mindset and strong attention to detail
• Proactive work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Solutions-oriented with critical thinking abilities
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Comfortable with analysis and data
• Experience working with business applications; MS Office Suite desired

Nice to Have

• Experience working with industry & ad technology platforms beyond those listed
• Additional certifications or advanced knowledge in digital media

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years' experience in digital and programmatic media

Benefits & Perks

• Hourly pay range of $33.10 - $54.11 based on experience and skills
• Paid holidays, safe and sick time in accordance with dentsu policy
• Position is temporary with no eligibility for additional benefits or compensation