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Freelance Manager, Programmatic

DEPT®
Location
Denver CO; San Diego CA; Los Angeles CA; San Francisco CA; Salt Lake City UT; Portland OR; Seattle WA; US - Remote
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Programmatic
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2-4 years of hands-on experience in programmatic media buying, specifically within Google Ads and DSPs like DV360, The Trade Desk, or Amazon DSP
  • Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including identity solutions, real-time bidding, and the evolving cookie-less landscape
  • Proven ability to manage high volume, full-funnel campaigns, moving from broad awareness to performance-based conversion
  • Proven ability to manage high-touch accounts while prioritizing effectively and maintaining composure and positivity under pressure
  • Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools
  • Experience with ad servers (Google Campaign Manager 360) and 3rd party verification tools (IAS, DoubleVerify, MOAT)
What the job really is

As a Freelance Manager in Programmatic at DEPT®, you will be responsible for developing and executing programmatic strategies for major clients, managing large budgets, and negotiating deals with publishers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive media plans and provide mentorship to junior team members while leveraging data to optimize campaign performance.

Benefits
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
Things to weigh
  • Remote-first company with specific time zone requirements
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • Focus on programmatic media buying may limit exposure to other marketing areas
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