Specialist, Programmatic at Known

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programmatic Advertising, Analytical Skills, Excel, Math, Statistics, Time Management, Communication, Data Interpretation, Data Visualization, Ad Tech, Campaign Optimization, Client Engagement, Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Self-Driven, Curiosity

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen. Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with two prestigious recognitions this year: #3 on The A-List as one of the top agencies in the world, and Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for the second year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios Entertainment and Sports Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few. We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely. BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU About the role: As our Media/Data Science team continues to expand, we are in search of a Programmatic Trader. This role is pivotal in the creation, maintenance, and optimization of our programmatic campaigns, leveraging analytics, automation, and existing tools. Working alongside senior members, our Programmatic Trader should possess strong analytical skills, a keen sense of curiosity, and a passion for discovering innovative ways to enhance our processes and deliver maximum ROI for our clients. Effective time and project management skills are essential for success in this role. Being a Programmatic Trader at Known offers a unique career trajectory. Beyond the analytics and operations that underpin our campaigns, our traders often engage directly with clients, partake in client meetings, and occasionally present results, supported by senior team members. They play a significant role in producing deliverables, including regular campaign updates. WHAT YOU’LL DO Independently construct and occasionally present campaign-related analyses and results, encompassing aspects like audience insights, bidding strategies, experiment outcomes, and landing page tactics. Assist in all facets of a programmatic campaign build, from account configuration, media strategy, campaign setup, ad trafficking, to QA. Implement optimizations and new campaign strategies to enhance performance. Propose innovative analytical methodologies for campaign optimization. Ensure data accuracy by reviewing and conducting audits, or by creating new analyses that better cater to our clients or boost our efficiency. Daily monitoring, management, analytics, optimization, and development of assigned campaigns. Develop novel strategies (algorithms, models, automation) to optimize KPIs and enhance Known IP. Utilize existing software infrastructure for trafficking, performance evaluation, and media analysis. WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE A BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university. STEM degrees are preferred. 2+ years of professional experience in programmatic trading, advertising, ad tech, or media. 1+ years of hands-on experience with programmatic platforms, especially TTD (The Trade Desk) and DV360. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of programmatic advertising. High proficiency in Excel. Solid foundation in math and statistics. Proven ability to operate independently and efficiently. Exceptional attention to detail. Effective time management. Excellent verbal and written communication. Experience in presenting work and a keen interest in honing this skill. Proficiency in interpreting data/analytics. Familiarity with data visualization tools like Looker or Tableau is advantageous. Understanding of digital ad ops technology is a plus Competencies Detail-oriented with a commitment to ensuring the quality and accuracy of analytics. Eagerness to tackle challenging problems with a flexible approach. Strategic, analytical, and proactive thinking about diverse business challenges. Team player attitude. Self-driven with a proactive mindset. Quick learner. Abundant intellectual curiosity and integrity. SOME OF OUR PERKS Unlimited paid time off 401k with company matching and no vesting period Annual bonuses Generous medical plan Paid parental leave ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values. Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class. The base salary for this position is $65K-$80K. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits. #LI-RR1

Responsibilities

The Programmatic Trader will independently construct and present campaign-related analyses, assist in all facets of programmatic campaign builds, and implement optimizations to enhance performance. They will also monitor and manage assigned campaigns while developing novel strategies to optimize KPIs.