Programmatic Trader: Data-Driven Campaign Optimizer

EVERSANA INTOUCH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA INTOUCH is seeking a Programmatic Trader to join our in-house media team in Chicago. You will launch, manage and optimize campaigns using DSPs, work with internal Media Planning and Analytics teams, and ensure campaigns meet performance and brand safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of self-service DSP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to optimization and client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education; professional experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a self-service DSP; 2–3+ years preferred.
• Deep understanding of how DSP relates to other platforms (including ad server).
• Proficiency with demand-side platforms and setting up all campaign components.

Responsibilities

• Meet client objectives while managing programmatic campaigns within the agency trading desk.
• Monitor campaign performance, brand safety and viewability to meet standards.
• Manage campaign calendar, assets, billing tracker, and pre/post launch processes.
• Analyze data and maintain an optimization log with changes.
• Provide weekly performance snapshots and pacing updates.
• Contribute to analytics reporting with optimization insights and context.
• Identify issues quickly and escalate to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain vendor and cross-agency relationships.
• Participate in tactical media planning and forecasting.
• Assist in proposals, insertion orders, and launch documents.
• Spot opportunities for new media opportunities and trends.

Skills

DSP platforms

Campaign optimization

Data analysis

Excel

Pivot tables

Budget management

3rd party verification

Microsoft Office

Ad tech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Tools

DoubleVerify

IAS

Ad server

Job description

EVERSANA INTOUCH is seeking a Programmatic Trader to join our in-house media team in Chicago. You will launch, manage and optimize campaigns using DSPs, work with internal Media Planning and Analytics teams, and ensure campaigns meet performance and brand safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of self-service DSP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to optimization and client collaboration.