Analyst, Programmatic

About the role

Spark Foundry’s Programmatic Analyst is responsible for campaign management activities such as campaign set-up, documentation creation and maintenance, QA, performance reporting, and billing reconciliation. The role involves identifying and implementing optimizations as approved by the Senior Programmatic Analyst and client, and providing input in the construction of client decks and status documentation.

The ideal candidate will have some prior online trafficking experience and basic experience with DoubleClick DART or similar campaign management systems. Prior experience with bid management platforms and active campaign optimization efforts is a plus. Most importantly, the candidate must possess a strong inner drive to redesign the digital media landscape and enjoy working with some of the finest minds in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g., auction/exchange-based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both independently and in support of Campaign Managers.
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and adherence to programmatic best practices throughout the full programmatic campaign life-cycle.
• Maintain and organize campaign-specific materials in the team’s shared document repository.
• Handle daily campaign maintenance, including internal questions regarding tracking and status of various campaigns.
• Assist in the development of client-facing campaign performance reports.
• Contribute to the assessment of inventory availability and the formulation of proposals for new client opportunities.
• Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch.
• Traffic campaign tags into ad exchange environments.
• Run the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing, and performance.
• Provide monthly auditing reports to Agency partners and actualize bill/pay systems when applicable.
• Participate in regular knowledge-sharing sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing campaign performance.

Requirements

• Entry-level role; 1+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations is preferred but not required.
• Relevant professional or internship experience, preferably in bid management, campaign management, or digital operations.
• Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to organize and manage detailed campaign performance work.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, and vision.
• Disability and 401K plans.
• Parental and family care leave, as well as family-forming assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,360.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.