We are Assembly, a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide. Committed to purposeful action, we lead the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence.
This position requires comfort in analyzing data for the purposes of optimizing campaigns, making client recommendations and planning new initiatives as well as extreme comfort with the ad tech ecosystem. Proficiency in digital media advertising and the full ecosystem from ad servers to supply partners, DSPs, channels/device types and DMP technology platforms and tools is required for this role. The ideal candidate is a master at Excel reporting or tools like Tableau to complete client deliverables as well as reporting for internal optimization making decisions. This candidate will be able to communicate programmatic concepts to teams internally as well as partners and clients externally, serving as an advocate for automation.
Serve as an expert on all aspects of programmatic planning and buying including audience design and discovery, DSP implementation and optimization, reporting and analysis in campaign flight and post campaign to influence future planning
Assist in guiding the programmatic team by reviewing buying/trading practices, optimization techniques, DMP usage and workflow, troubleshooting across key stakeholders, and ensuring overall success of client relationships
Be daily liaison between agency and client with the ability to educate on the nuances of programmatic, its role within the advertiser’s broader strategic mix and benefits
Ensure all lines of business receive appropriate programmatic support and have strategic account plans
Lead regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing campaign performance by engaging with the ad tech marketplace including but not limited to DSPs, SSPs, publishers, data/DMP partners and other tech players as needed
Complete programmatic forecasting exercises for senior management with P&L oversight in driving revenue
Participate in regular financial and operational meetings with senior management
Collaborate with Tech, Data, and Inventory partners to keep abreast of the latest trends and feature sets available for programmatic activation
Serve as a point of escalation for campaigns and troubleshoot issues with partners as needed
Coordinate training, mentoring, and development of direct reports with the help of relevant partners like DSPs
Help to showcase programmatic success via case studies and POVs on ad tech
Firm understanding of ad tech ecosystem and core industry topics like brand safety, cost transparency and data privacy
Four-year college degree
4+ years of strategic planning/campaign management experience at a programmatic buying entity, DSP or SSP required
3+ years with increasing responsibility within an agency or media company
2+ years of people managing experience
Proven track record of excellent project management working across multiple teams and stakeholders
Expertise in interactive media planning and buying elements
Experience in Display, Video, and Mobile programmatic media buying
Experience with advanced digital ad serving technology
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills with proficiency in Excel or data platforms like Tableau
Excellent communication skills with written and oral with high attention to detail
Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment with multiple stake holders
Experience in a cross-functional team environment. Agency experience a big plus.
Why Assembly?
In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Assembly and the location where you work.
At Assembly, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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