Programmatic Analyst — Remote Growth Path

Starcom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,065 - 66,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Care

Adoption & Fertility support

Pet adoption support

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Starcom is seeking an entry-level Programmatic Analyst to support the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns across display, video, mobile, and social channels. You will assist in campaign setup, QA, reporting, and billing reconciliation while learning advanced strategies and technologies in digital media.

This role builds a foundation for a career in programmatic advertising, with exposure to The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, and Amazon DSP, plus collaboration with internal teams

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience running hands-to-keys programmatic or paid social media campaigns preferred.
• Hands-on experience with DSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP) and familiarity with DMPs/CDPs.
• Strong understanding of programmatic metrics.
• Strong troubleshooting, QA discipline, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage programmatic campaigns across display, video, mobile, and social platforms under guidance from senior team members.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to best practices throughout the campaign lifecycle, including trafficking and QA.
• Maintain organized campaign documentation and shared repositories.
• Handle daily campaign maintenance, troubleshooting, and pacing adjustments.
• Assist in preparing client-facing performance reports and ensure data quality.
• Support inventory assessments and contribute to proposals for new client opportunities.
• Manage delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, and campaign artifacts for timely launches.
• Traffic campaign tags into DSPs and other ad technology environments.
• Build and manage campaigns in billing systems.
• Provide monthly auditing reports and assist with billing reconciliation.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to learn optimization strategies and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams and technology partners to resolve campaign issues.

Skills

Programmatic

DSP platforms

QA discipline

Project management

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

The Trade Desk

DV360

Yahoo DSP

Amazon DSP

DMP/CDP

Job description

Starcom is seeking an entry-level Programmatic Analyst to support the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns across display, video, mobile, and social channels. You will assist in campaign setup, QA, reporting, and billing reconciliation while learning advanced strategies and technologies in digital media.

This role builds a foundation for a career in programmatic advertising, with exposure to The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, and Amazon DSP, plus collaboration with internal teams