Senior Associate, Programmatic

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,305 - 65,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers

Tuition Assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V in Chicago is looking for a Programmatic Analyst to manage campaign activities including setup, documentation, and performance reporting. This junior-level role requires around 6+ months of experience in programmatic or paid social media, emphasizing personal and professional growth.

The candidate will execute online media campaigns, maintain campaign materials and assist in the development of performance reports. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive wellness package.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in programmatic or paid social media.
• Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements.
• Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns for agency clients.
• Maintain and organize campaign-specific materials in the shared repository.
• Assist in developing client-facing performance reports.

Skills

6+ months of experience within programmatic or paid social

Strong analytics, organizational, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel

Job description

Programmatic Analyst

The Programmatic Analyst is responsible for campaign management activities such as campaign set-up, documentation creation and maintenance, QA, performance reporting and billing reconciliation. The Programmatic Analyst is responsible for identifying and implementing optimizations as approved by senior team members and clients. They provide input in the construction of client decks and status documentation.

This is a junior-level role requiring around 6+ months of experience in programmatic or paid social media. This is a team dedicated to supporting new ideas, innovation that strongly values personal and professional growth and development and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both independently, and in support of Campaign Managers
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and adherence to programmatic best practices throughout the full programmatic campaign life‑cycle
• Maintain and organize campaign‑specific materials in team's shared document repository
• Handle daily campaign maintenance, including internal questions regarding tracking and status of various campaigns
• Assist in the development of client‑facing campaign performance reports
• Contribute to the assessment of inventory availability and the formulation of proposals for new client opportunities
• Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch
• Traffic campaign tags into ad exchange environments
• Run the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing and performance
• Provide monthly auditing reports to Agency partners & actualize bill/pay systems when applicable
• Participate in regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience within programmatic or paid social
• Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements
• Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong analytics, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best‑in‑class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range: $49,305 - $65,415 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/10/2025.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.