Programmatic Trader (Advertising)

MiQ; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as a trader in a rapidly growing programmatic landscape. This role offers the chance to collaborate with diverse teams, managing client portfolios and optimizing campaigns for renowned brands. You'll leverage your analytical skills to interpret complex data and drive campaign success from day one. With a strong focus on communication and internal collaboration, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing processes and delivering exceptional results. If you're passionate about programmatic marketing and eager to tackle challenges head-on, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits - medical, dental, vision

Company paid life and disability plans

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Generous PTO policy

Tax Free Benefits (Commuter/Health/Dependent Care)

Continuous education and training

Open office and casual work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience with large datasets in Excel and BI tools.
• 1+ years’ experience running programmatic campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure optimal performance.
• Analyze complex data sets to make decisions to beat client goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

BI Tools

Xandr

DV360

TTD DSPs

Job description

MiQ has been part of the programmatic landscape since the beginning and that programmatic expertise is the backbone to MiQ’s success. Our Programmatic expertise is driven by our trading team. We’re looking for a trader to join our growing trading team in one of our fastest growing global regions. You’ll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with sales, account management, product and analytics on some of the world’s most known brands. Whether seated in the Dallas or Chicago office you will have the opportunity to support accounts based in Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Kansas City as well as satellite markets.

WHO YOU ARE

YOUR PERSONALITY

We love different personalities at MiQ and strive to build teams constructed with diverse backgrounds and inclusive points of view. That said, we firmly believe that our values bring us together and we look for people who align with our values below.

• Passion – We love and live what we do.
• Determination – We always find a way to ‘figure it out’.
• Unity – We hold each other accountable. We win and lose as a team.
• Agility – We anticipate the unexpected, embrace and adapt to change.
• Courage – We dare to think unconventionally.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Delivery: Accomplishing tasks on time and to a high quality, managing different deadlines and priorities

○ Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring that all are performing & pacing optimally.
○ Setup campaigns to succeed from day 1.
○ Use critical thinking & analytical skills to analyze complex data sets to make decisions to beat client goals .
○ Troubleshoot campaign challenges.
○ Implementing campaign optimizations within the DSPs.
○ Working across multiple technology platforms including DSPs, Internal BI, Ad servers & Attribution, Brand safety etc.
○ Client Reporting & optimization commentary.
○ Delivery & incremental forecasting.

● Project Management: Staying focused and contributing to projects. Organizing stakeholders and multiple milestones
○ Provide avails, pricing, and strategy recommendations for new campaigns.
○ Partnering with the other members of the trading team to enhance internal tools & processes.
○ Feedback & test new Trading products to help drive future enhancements

● Internal Collaboration: Working with internal stakeholders, building relationships, and working across differences to find solutions
○ Building great relationships with the sales & account management team on your commercial pod
○ Working with other commercial teams to deliver custom client solutions

● Communication: Crisp and clear communication to external partners/clients or internal stakeholders; flexing communication style to persuade others and influence positive outcomes

• Explaining strategy & optimizations to internal & external partners
• Articulating to clients how MiQ’s Trading technology & expertise sets us apart.
• Participating in client meetings around performance and strategy
• Working directly from client offices periodically (2-3 days per week)

● Innovation: Acting with curiosity. Finds new and better ways of working, then applies or implements solutions to unarticulated needs, new or existing market requirements. Open to receiving and trying new ideas, processes or ways of working.
○ Trading innovation is the human intelligence behind our campaigns that help us to exceed performance goals.

○ Using MiQ’s proprietary technology to create bespoke campaign setups & custom algorithms

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Hard skills

● Analytical skills are essential

● Experience with large datasets in Excel and BI tools

● Experience with Xandr, DV360 or TTD DSPs preferred

● 1+ years’ experience running programmatic campaigns preferred

- Experience with holding companies or agency trading desks preferred

Soft skills

● A start-up mind-set
● Attention to detail
● Accomplished communicator
● Ability to work both independently and collaborate within a team environment
● Great time management skills
● Motivated - You bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the table
● Determined – You always find a way to ‘figure it out’
● A Problem Solver – You are excited by challenging problems and you enjoy working though complex solutions.
● Energetic - You enjoy building relationships and bring passion to whatever you do
● Always learning - You know what you know and what you don’t, and are always looking to those around you to teach you something new.
● Alignment with MiQ's core values
● A can-do attitude, approaching your responsibilities with energy, drive and enthusiasm
● A dream to grow your career as the company scales

WHO WE ARE

We’re MiQ, a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. We connect data from multiple sources to do interesting, exciting, business-problem-solving things for our clients. We’re experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we’re always ready to react and solve challenges quickly, to make sure our clients are always spending their media investments on the right things in the right places.

Our business keeps growing and our company keeps getting better because we keep hiring smart new people.

People who can challenge conventions and shake things up. People who want to connect with people all over the world to make great things happen. People who are as excited by the opportunities of programmatic marketing as us.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

WORKING AT MIQ

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Inclusion and diversity are core values at MiQ. Ensuring that we have a workplace which is safe and comfortable for everyone and embraces different ideas, different positions, and different people from all backgrounds is critically important to us. We are looking for passionate and determined people to join our team.

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BENEFITS & PERKS - US MARKET

• Health benefits - covering medical, dental, vision with HSA and FSA options
• Company paid basic life and long-term disability plans
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• A Nursing Mother’s Program
• Generous PTO policy in addition to paid holidays
• Tax Free Benefits (Commuter/Health/Dependent Care)
• Inter-office travel opportunities and a company-sponsored trip (ask us about this!)
• Continuous education and training
• An open office and casual work atmosphere

Pay Transparency

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington DC, MiQ is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington DC and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At MiQ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $80,000-$90,000.This range may vary for positions outside of Washington DC as it has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled and does not take into account our bonus and commission structures.

Regardless of location, candidates can expect during the first few conversations with MiQ’s Talent team and Hiring Managers to share any approved budget and details on our competitive bonus and commission packages. Please take a moment to view the MiQ I.D.E.A. Report to learn more about our approach to creating equitable compensation for our people.

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