Junior Programmatic Trader

Hull Live | Hull Daily Mail; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology business as a Junior Programmatic Trader in a hybrid role at a vibrant office in Canary Wharf. This position offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in digital and programmatic campaign management. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational success and analytical functions, contributing to the development of innovative strategies in digital advertising. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, you will thrive in a dynamic environment while leveraging advanced analytics to derive insights from data. An exciting career path awaits you, filled with learning and development opportunities in a supportive workplace that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Giving Back Day

Enhanced Family Leave

Private Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and a passion for digital technology are essential.
• Ability to understand and interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute programmatic trading strategies across digital platforms.
• Utilise analytics to extract insights from large datasets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Digital Technology Knowledge

Numeracy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Digital Advertising Software

Job description

Time to kick start your career with Mantis!

Our Revenue Operations team is growing, and we’re hiring a Junior Programmatic Trader to join our amazing team. So, if you’re looking to start your career indigital/programmatic campaign management,you might want to check this out!

Internally, this position will be titled Revenue Operations Specialist.

This a hybrid position, working 2-3 days per week from our Canary Wharf Office.

So, who are we?

Mantis is a technology business with a suite of data driven products for both media owners and advertisers - utilising its tech platform and products to help both sides of the digital ecosystem. Mantis prides itself in being at the forefront of innovation and producing the best of the best in AI data driven tools and products for media owners and advertisers. Built by Reach PLC and powered by IBM Watson, Mantis is the most powerful and precise approach to brand safety and contextual advertising available in the market today!

In 2025 we are continuing to grow and scale, and are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams to help us achieve our goals.

Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers, and is ranked 19th in the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers for 2023.

Job Description

As part of the Programmatic Trading team you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of all operational and analytical functions, as well as contributing to the development and execution of the overall business unit.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Develop and execute programmatic trading strategies across various digital advertising platforms.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of our programmatic advertising products, ensuring seamless functionality and performance.
• Utilise advanced analytics techniques to extract insights from large datasets related to digital advertising campaigns, audience behaviour, and content performance.
• Develop comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate key findings and actionable insights to internal stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

We're looking for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving business growth through data-driven insights and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• A passion for digital technology is essential.
• Highly numerate with the ability to understand and interpret data.
• Knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem (ad-serving, DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, exchanges, etc)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite (especially Excel or Sheets).
• Experience of using analytical or digital advertising software.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Work well in a team environment, some of whom are located in other areas of the UK.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement- join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join.After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have aHoliday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day- an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave- including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan- free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employerseveryone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support- including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities- you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.