Manager, Programmatic

twentysix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

401k with company matching and no vest

Annual bonuses

Generous medical plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Known in New York is seeking a Programmatic Manager to lead end‑to‑end programmatic media campaigns for dedicated client portfolios. You will manage daily execution, collaborate with data scientists, analysts, media buyers, and engineers, and guide junior team members to deliver strategic, data‑driven results.

You will shape initiatives across display, video, and CTV, supervise a Senior Programmatic Analyst, and drive improvements while coordinating with internal teams and clients for alignment

Qualifications

• BS/BA from accredited college; STEM preferred.
• 3+ years programmatic media campaign management experience.
• Extensive experience with major DSPs (The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Google DV360).
• Proven ability to optimize campaigns across display, video, and CTV.
• Strong attention to detail and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a Senior Programmatic Analyst.
• Formulate and implement strategic programmatic media initiatives.
• Unify execution across social, search, and addressable TV.
• Assess campaign performance and drive improvements with data.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients for alignment.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during execution.
• Participate in R&D for automation, optimization, and ML.
• Build and maintain relationships with programmatic vendors.
• Stay current on programmatic advertising trends.

Skills

Programmatic media management

DSP platforms

Data-driven optimization

Collaboration with analytics teams

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is what happens when a data science firm and a creative agency stop arguing and start collaborating. We were built from scratch with PhD data scientists and award-winning creatives working on the same briefs, from day one. That structure earned us an Ad Age #3 A-List ranking, back-to-back Data & Insights Agency of the Year wins, plus Emmys, Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies across clients in finance, tech, entertainment, consumer goods, and real estate. We're distributed across the U.S. and unapologetically ambitious.

If you're tired of choosing between doing smart work and doing creative work, you'll fit right in here.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role:

Known’s Media Science team uses advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics, and algorithms to plan and optimize advertising dollars. We partner with our clients to translate their business goals into meaningful metrics, and buy media across all channels to drive those target outcomes. We are looking for someone to join the team and work alongside data analysts, data scientists, media buyers, and software engineers.

As a Programmatic Manager, you'll drive the success of programmatic media campaigns through end-to-end management for dedicated client portfolios, overseeing precise implementation and daily execution. This position calls for a seasoned programmatic expert who can not only deliver outstanding campaign results but also effectively guide and grow junior team members, ensuring their development and efficient workload management

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Supervise and mentor a Senior Programmatic Analyst, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality campaign execution and continued career development

• Formulating and implementing strategic programmatic media initiatives that support client objectives and align with broader business objectives

• Unify strategic execution through cross-functional team collaboration with other media channels, including social, search, and addressable TV

• Assessing campaign performance to draw insights and drive improvements through informed, data-centric decisions

• Working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment of objectives and facilitate effective communication

• Identifying, addressing, and resolving technical issues or obstacles that arise during execution

• Participate in our internal research and development for automation, optimization, and machine learning

• Building and maintaining relationships with programmatic vendors and partners to leverage the best tools and solutions available

• Stay current on programmatic advertising trends, technologies, and best practices

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university. STEM degrees are preferred

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in programmatic media campaign management within an agency or in‑house marketing team.

• Extensive experience managing and optimizing campaigns across major DSPs is essential, preferably including The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Google DV360.

• Demonstrated ability to drive outstanding results, monitor KPIs, and implement data‑driven optimizations across diverse programmatic channels (display, video, and CTV)

• Proactive in identifying new opportunities and solutions, including test and learn experiments

• Demonstrating exceptional attention to detail to ensure precision and accuracy in all aspects of work

• Keen interest in staying updated with industry trends and innovations

• Ability to prioritize time, work and effort while multitasking on multiple projects

• Experience working with data scientists and analytics teams is a plus

• Prior experience in healthcare‑related vertical is a plus

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off

• 401k with company matching and no vesting period

• Annual bonuses

• Generous medical plan

• Paid parental leave

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The base salary for this position is $90K-$100K

*** ****** ***This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

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