Senior Programmatic Advertising Specialist

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Senior Programmatic Advertising Specialist for a contract role in Bryanston. You’ll play a leading role in the setup, optimization, and evaluation of programmatic campaigns (Display, Video, DOOH, Audio, Native, etc.). You think along at a strategic level with clients and colleagues, bring innovative ideas to the table, and take campaigns to the next level.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Setting up, managing, and optimizing programmatic campaigns through DSPs such as DV360 or similar.
- Translating client objectives into smart targeting strategies, buying models, and creative deployment.
- Conducting data analysis to improve campaigns and share insights with clients.
- Coaching and guiding mid-level and junior specialists within the team.
- Actively contributing to strategic sessions and brainstorms with clients.
- Translating the latest industry trends into actionable innovations.
- Collaborating with colleagues from strategy, data, creative, and development teams.

Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in programmatic advertising.
- Extensive experience in setting up and managing campaigns across multiple DSPs (e.g., DV360, Xandr, The Trade Desk, Adform).
- Experience with both branding and performance-driven campaigns.
- Knowledge of cookieless targeting, audience planning, attribution, and incrementality testing.
- Strong analytical skills and data proficiency (e.g., experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, BigQuery, etc.).
- A commercial mindset and the ability to clearly communicate complex topics.
- Experience in client-facing roles, including presentations and strategic reporting.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

Bonus points if you also have…
- Experience with DOOH, digital audio, or retail media networks.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., DV360, GA4, Google Ads).
- Familiarity with workflow automation and scripting (e.g., Google Ads Scripts, DV360 Macros, APIs).
- Experience with DCO (Dynamic Creative Optimization) tools like Google Studio, CAPE, Smartly.io, or Bannerflow.

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.