Programmatic Trader

Samba TV; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data-driven technology company in Greater London is seeking a Programmatic Trader to enhance the user experience and drive engagement across devices. You will manage programmatic ad campaigns, provide support to clients, and work cross-functionally with various teams. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years in digital operations, strong DSP, DMP, and SSP experience, and excel in a fast-paced setting. This role offers a unique chance to work within the evolving landscape of programmatic advertising.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ad ops, data ops, or programmatic consulting/trading.
• 1+ years of mentoring experience within a digital operations team.
• Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Manage campaigns end-to-end, ensuring performance benchmarks are met.
• Analyze reports to provide tailored performance recommendations.
• Train and mentor Associate Programmatic Consultants.

Skills

Digital operations experience

DSP experience

DMP experience

SSP experience

Project management tools proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

The Trade Desk

DV360

Salesforce

Jira

Job description

Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

At Samba TV, we are on a mission to fundamentally change television viewing for everyone. We do this by leveraging our data to enhance the TV user experience and enabling advertisers to measure and engage relevant audiences across all their devices. We have a compelling story shaped by innovative technology and are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

The Programmatic Trader role is an exciting opportunity to expand your skillset at the cutting edge of the programmatic advertising landscape. In this position, you will manage campaigns while providing world‑class support to our programmatic clients, working cross‑functionally with internal teams to maximise the impact and value of our offerings. We move fast, and the ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to tackle new challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Partner with Sales throughout the full lifecycle of programmatic campaigns (planning and strategy, activation and troubleshooting, consultation and upselling/renewal)
• Analyse internal and client reports to deliver tailored performance recommendations based on platform preferences, budgets, and KPIs
• Manage campaigns end‑to‑end—from set‑up (tags, DSP configuration, QA) through to optimisation and delivery. While meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks
• Develop expertise in our products, proprietary tools, DSPs, SSPs, and DMPs
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to the development of best practices that enhance operational processes
• Support onboarding of new publisher integrations, ensuring proper data passback, traffic quality, and scalable supply
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, research, data, finance, and sales operations teams
• Create training materials and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and improve monthly revenue reconciliation workflows
• Train and mentor Associate Programmatic Consultants

WHO YOU ARE:

• 3+ years of experience in digital operations (e.g. ad ops, data ops, technical account management, or programmatic consulting/trading)
• 1+ years of experience training or mentoring within a digital operations team
• Hands‑on DSP experience required (e.g. The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, StackAdapt, Xandr Invest, Yahoo!, Amobee, etc.)
• DMP experience required (e.g. LiveRamp, Lotame, Adform, Semasio etc.)
• SSP experience required (e.g. Xandr Curate, PubMatic, Freewheel, SpotX, Magnite, etc.)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Monday, Asana, Trello, etc.)
• Salesforce experience is preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, particularly in video and CTV
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, and technically complex environment
• A problem solver with excellent project and time management capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Semasio is preferred

Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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