Associate, Programmatic (Auto)

Canvas Worldwide; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Employee social and wellness events

In-office amenities (kombucha, barista)

Job summary

Canvas Worldwide, located in El Segundo, California, is looking for a candidate for a hybrid role focusing on campaign management through demand side platforms. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for candidates who have a Bachelor's degree and an interest in the automotive industry. Salary starts at $50,000, with a range of employee benefits including unlimited PTO, wellness events, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Interest in automotive industry is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and strong in follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Master demand side platforms for campaign setup and optimization.
• Develop audiences based on client briefs and research.
• Bulk updates and budget management for campaigns.
• Work with Analytics and Ad Ops for QA performance.
• Daily performance reporting for campaign optimization.

Skills

Proactive learning interest

Outgoing communication

Strong attention to detail

Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility in teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable"? Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas. Recognized as one of Ad Age's Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…). Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion and offer continuous training and workshops for career development.

Primary Platform Responsibility — DSP (Demand Side Platform)

• Master the usage of demand side platforms for campaign set up, optimization, and reporting, inclusive of:
• Audience development: Work closely with the strategy and digital teams to develop audiences for campaigns based on client briefings, internal and external research, and partner platforms
• Develop test and learn process beginning with trailer launches to identify audiences for main campaigns
• Bulk updating of campaigns, budget management, and troubleshooting platform issues
• Work collaboratively with Analytics + Ad Ops teams on tagging requirements to QA performance
• Reporting: Daily pacing and performance review to optimize within short flight windows
• Applying insights to put together recommendations and set up campaigns
• Clear communication on if deadlines will not be met to manage expectations

Secondary Platform Responsibility — Partner Platforms

• Learn and master processes and systems related to the trafficking and workflow management of programmatic campaigns.
• Learn and become proficient in reporting systems that support programmatic campaigns (data, verification, analysis that comes from reporting output directly in DSP)
• Communicate outwardly on partner recommendations and rationales to share feedback on partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Interest in auto preferred
• Be proactive: Show interest in constantly learning and growing
• Be outgoing: Lots of communication with internal teams and outside vendors required
• Be organized: able to work with dept head to prioritize projects across campaigns while also clearly communicating progress and project completion
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to follow through
• Strong Microsoft Office skills – especially Excel
• Ability to be flexible and a team member
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment

Yearly Compensation - $50,000 salary

Salary And Benefits

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO. Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office.

In-Office Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.