Supervisor, Display & Video , Cossette Media

pluscompany; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work models

Flexible hours

3 weeks vacation + 1 extra week

Agency summer days

Modern coworking spaces

Dogs allowed

Wellness room

Maternity leave top up

Job summary

Cossette Media, part of Plus Company, is seeking a Programmatic Advertising Specialist to lead programmatic initiatives for premier clients. You will manage DSPs, negotiate Digital Direct buys, and partner with publishers and ad exchanges to optimize performance across display, OLV, native and CTV channels.

You’ll mentor coordinators, translate data into actionable insights, and collaborate across teams while benefiting from hybrid work, strong wellness programs, and a dynamic, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Programmatic trading experience (3+ years)
• Experience with multiple DSPs (DV360, ADSP, TTD, Yahoo, Quantcast) is required
• Experience negotiating, booking and managing Digital Direct buys across media partners
• Experience across display, online video, native, and CTV channels
• Advanced understanding of Google Suite or Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to represent programmatic team in cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Create world-class programmatic programs and strategies for top-tier clients
• Support digital leads in creation of programmatic-first media plans
• Own DSP management including QA, audience strategy, inventory selection, and performance reporting
• Own Digital Direct buy management, negotiation, booking, oversight of RFP briefing, activation, optimization and reporting
• Train and mentor programmatic coordinators and specialists
• Engage with publishers, DSPs, ad exchanges, third parties, and industry partners
• Manage performance, budgets, finances and timelines
• Interpret performance data to surface actionable insights with clear articulation

Skills

Programmatic trading

DSPs experience

Digital Direct buys

Display/OLV/Native/CTV

G Suite / MS Office

Analytical communication

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

DV360

ADSP

TTD

Yahoo

Quantcast

Job description

At Cossette Media, bright people shine their brightest. Because we get to work with iconic brands. On projects that always reflect our biggest strengths. And give us a chance to be in the spotlight, here and abroad. Plus, we’re surrounded by brilliant colleagues who ignite our passion daily. Working here is plugging into a collective energy like no other. And giving your skill set and talent a huge spark.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $60,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for a new vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Creating world class programmatic programs and strategies for top tier clients
• Supporting digital leads in creation of programmatic-first media plans
• Own DSP management, including QA, audience strategy, inventory selection, and performance optimization, and reporting
• Own Digital Direct buy management, negotiation, booking, oversee RFP briefing to media partners, activation performance, optimization and reporting
• Training and mentoring programmatic coordinators and specialists
• Partner engagement (Publishers, DSPs, Ad Exchanges, 3rd party, Industry)
• Performance, budget, financial and time management
• Interpret performance data to surface actionable insights with clear articulation

Qualifications

• Programmatic trading experience: 3+ years
• Experience with some amount of demand side platforms (DV360, ADSP, TTD, Yahoo, Quantcast) is required
• Experience negotiating, booking and managing Digital Direct buys across media partners is required
• Experience working within display, OLV, native, and CTV channels.
• Advanced understanding of Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets etc) or Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to represent programmatic team in cross-team collaboration

What’s in it for you

We Value The ‘whole You’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients

• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions

• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays

• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)

• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport

• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)

• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’

• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies

• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage - with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!

• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.

• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.

• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.

• Maternity leave top up program.
  

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on (09/09/2026)

We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview.

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates, our interviewers are supported by an AI tool that securely takes notes during the conversation

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Cossette Mediawhat it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

By joining Cossette Media, you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

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