Associate, Digital Activation – Programmatic Media

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking a role-focused on executing digital buys and managing programmatic media campaigns. You will ensure proper pacing and activation of the Digital Activation and Planning processes, while collaborating with the Strategy team to translate client goals into actionable insights.

The position emphasizes analytical thinking, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel and media tools, with opportunities to grow through training and publisher engagements.

Qualifications

• Interest in the principles of advertising, marketing and media.
• Analytical thinking with competency in mathematical concepts.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PPT.
• Ability to learn media tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Execute digital buys
• Ensure pacing, performance, and the Digital Activation Process are activated correctly
• Implement the Digital Planning Process across programmatic buying
• Work with the Strategy team to understand goals, address client needs, and communicate results and insights to clients
• Direct billing and reconciliation for programmatic media
• Attend learning and development training classes
• Attend internal and external publisher meetings and presentations

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Learning agility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PPT

Media tools

Job description

• Execute digital buys


• Ensure pacing, performance, and the Digital Activation Process are activated correctly


• Implement the Digital Planning Process across programmatic buying


• Work with the Strategy team to understand goals, address client needs, and communicate results and insights to clients


• Direct billing and reconciliation for programmatic media


• Attend learning and development training classes


• Attend internal and external publisher meetings and presentations

Requirements

• Interest in the principles of advertising, marketing and media


• Analytical thinking with competency in mathematical concepts


• Works well in a team environment


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PPT


• Ability to learn media tools and software


• Ability to write clearly and concisely, as well as communicate and interact professionally

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in executing digital buys and implementing the Digital Planning Process, while effectively communicating insights and results to clients. Proficient in analytical thinking and mathematical concepts, with a strong ability to collaborate in team environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Digital Buying Execution


• Programmatic Media Management


• Analytical Thinking


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Clear Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Digital Activation Process


• Programmatic Buying


• Mathematical Concepts

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration


• Professional Communication

Industry Keywords

• Advertising Principles


• Marketing


• Media

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Media Tools