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Associate Director, Programmatic

Code3
Location
Remote, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Activation
Salary
$113,000-$140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience developing and activating programmatic media strategies, ideally within an agency environment
  • Strong hands-on experience across DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360 and StackAdapt, including campaign setup, optimization and troubleshooting
  • Experience across CTV, OLV, display and other programmatic channels, including PMP, Preferred, Programmatic Guaranteed and direct publisher buys
  • Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, publishers, data providers and verification partners
  • Experience developing audience strategies leveraging first-party data, contextual targeting and modeled audiences
  • Strong media planning, measurement and analytical skills with the ability to translate performance into clear strategic recommendations
Nice to have
  • Relevant platform certifications are a plus
What the job really is

As an Associate Director, Programmatic & Direct Media at Code3, you will manage and elevate programmatic and direct media strategies for a diverse client portfolio. Your role involves developing media strategies, optimizing campaigns across various digital platforms, and fostering relationships with media partners. This hands-on position requires both strategic thinking and practical execution, including troubleshooting within DSPs and presenting insights to clients.

Benefits
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as generous retirement program
  • Thoughtful parental leave and return program
  • Flexible Time Off, holidays, quarterly Company 'Recharge' Days, and holiday closure in December
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Commitment to transparent DEIB practices
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond the location being remote
  • The role requires both strategic and hands-on involvement, which may appeal to those who prefer a varied workload
  • The salary range is provided, but compensation is also tied to performance-based bonuses
  • The company emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds, which may indicate a strong commitment to inclusion
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