Programmatic Executive

Ticketek; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Front row tickets and backstage access

Career development programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer day

Job summary

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) is seeking a Programmatic Executive to support Programmatic Media Trading in the Self-Service and Managed Media division, building best practice and expertise across digital campaigns. You’ll help execute programmatic buys, optimise performance and share knowledge with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in digital media, hands-on DV360/TTD experience, and strong data-driven insights. Hybrid working with a global stage awaits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in digital media, Ad Tech, agency or trading desk environment.
• Hands-on experience across DSPs including DV360 and TTD.
• Solid understanding of programmatic channels: Display, Video, Audio and DOOH.
• Experience with CM360 and Ad Ops, plus CDP/DMP and CRM-data integration with media platforms.
• Hands-on across Yahoo! and Vistar or similar DOOH platforms.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and deliver programmatic buys within DV360, TTD and Vistar.
• Support segmentation and optimisation to meet client expectations.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports with clear insights for client recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and offshore teams to support client strategies.
• Apply best-practice in programmatic trading, analytics, and data-driven storytelling.

Skills

DV360 & TTD experience

Display/Video/Audio/DOOH

Analytical thinking

Pivot tables in Excel

Stakeholder communication

Tools

The Trade Desk

DV360

Vistar

CM360

Ad Ops tools

Job description

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) is a Live Experience Group that helps people discover, access and experience the unforgettable. We believe Life is better live®.

With over 50 years in live entertainment, we sell more than 30 million tickets annually, connect with 30 million fans across Australia and New Zealand, and bring 18,000+ events to life each year. Headquartered in Sydney, we operate globally across eight pillars: Ticketing, Live Touring, Sport, Immersive Experiences, Customer & Data Solutions, Venues, VIP Experiences and Partnerships. Through our integrated operating model, we bring the best live content, ticketing and technology to our partners and create unforgettable memories that last a lifetime

Our values guide everything we do: we partner with purpose, empower boldness within clear boundaries, and celebrate human connection – always putting the fan first.

The Role

As Programmatic Executive you will support Programmatic Media Trading within Ticketek's Self-Service and Managed Media service division, helping build best practice and expertise across digital campaigns. You'll support programmatic execution, optimise performance through data-driven insights, and collaborate cross-functionally to help drive results and share knowledge.

If you are a Junior Trader/Coordinator looking for a step up to a Trader/Executive, this could be the role for you!

Requirements

Outcomes to Deliver

In this role, success looks like:

Programmatic Execution

• Programmatic Trading: Set up, manage and deliver programmatic buys within DV360, The Trade Desk (TTD) and Vistar, building your trading skills to help optimise campaign performance.
• Campaign Optimisation: Support segmentation and optimisation activity across campaigns, using data-driven insights to help meet client expectations.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare consistent, accurate and timely reports, providing clear insights to help inform client recommendations.
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional and offshore teams to support client and genre strategy, annual account plans and marketing solutions.
• Best Practice Awareness: Apply best practice in programmatic media trading, analytics and data-driven storytelling, and use digital marketing measurement and attribution principles to your work.
• Knowledge Sharing: Support stakeholders understanding of campaign performance, and continuously grow your expertise by staying current on industry developments and sharing insights with the team.

Capabilities to Bring

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

Essential Experience & Skills

• Industry Background: 1+ years' experience in digital media, Ad Tech, agency or independent trading desk environment, with hands‑on experience across DSPs including DV360 and TTD.
• Programmatic Expertise: A solid understanding of programmatic channels including Display, Video, Audio and DOOH, and a proven track record managing client campaigns.
• Analytical Mindset: Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills, backed by basic Excel skills ie; Pivot tables.
• Sector & Platform Exposure: Experience across retail, entertainment or ticketing verticals, plus CM360 and Ad Ops experience, and exposure to CDP/DMP and CRM‑data integration with media platforms.
• Hand‑on experience across Yahoo! And Vistar (or similar DOOH platforms)

Personal & Behavioural Attributes

• Trusted Operator: A high level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality, communicating confidently and effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Comfortable adapting to change and new ways of working, with a collaborative approach in a values‑driven team.
• Delivery‑Focused: Highly goal‑oriented, structured and organised, with strong numeracy and an eye for detail.

We’re Australasia’s home of live entertainment – from stadium tours to your local comedy show – and we look after the people who make it happen.

• Front row perks: Front row and backstage access to live moments – free and discounted tickets to shows, sport and festivals across our network, plus presales and staff allocations for major on-sales
• A global stage: Headquartered in Sydney with offices across seven countries and four continents, working alongside some of the biggest names in Australian and international live entertainment
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working, with flexible hours where your role allows
• Parental leave for everyone: Paid leave for primary caregivers regardless of gender, with real support returning to work
• Leave, your way: Annual leave plus extras like birthday leave and purchase leave
• Your backstage crew: Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including career coaching for you and your family, plus free flu vaccinations
• Giving back: One paid volunteer day a year to support our community
• Your next act: Structured development programs like Ticketek Academy, secondments to major events, and career paths tailored to your interests and skills
• Recognition that means something: ALL STAR Awards and service milestones, celebrating the people and teams who bring our values to life every day

TEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Learn more about TEG here – www.TEG.com.au