Senior Associate, Programmatic

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,800 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Flexible time off

Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Programmatic in Chicago, Illinois, responsible for developing plans and managing campaigns for assigned clients. This hybrid role requires 4 days in-office each week and involves oversight of media campaigns, client relationships, and strategy execution.

The ideal candidate will possess 1-2+ years of programmatic experience, strong analytical skills, and expertise in Microsoft Excel. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical coverage and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Programmatic including bid management and digital media operations.
• Client-facing experience with risk management skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate digital strategies and tactical approaches for campaigns.
• Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns to meet client expectations.
• Build and maintain client relationships through exceptional service.
• Create proposals and develop client decks.
• Oversee delivery of creative assets and campaign documentation.
• Monitor campaign performance and manage forecasts.

Skills

Programmatic experience

Client-facing experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Project management skills

Understanding of media planning

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Associate, Programmatic is responsible for developing plans and managing campaigns for assigned clients. You will combine both strategic and tactical elements, requiring the generation of insights and implementation of campaigns with Associate support. The Sr. Associate serves as the main contact for clients and internal media teams, provides expertise, and mentors junior team members on optimization strategies and procedures. You will report to the Supervisor, Programmatic.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 4 days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and communicate digital strategies and tactical approaches for campaigns.


• You will execute, manage, andoptimizeonline media campaigns (e.g., performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing) to meet client expectations.


• You will build andmaintainclient relationships through exceptional service.


• You will create proposals for new opportunities and develop client decks and status documentation.


• You will oversee the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, and all relevant campaign documentation.


• You will collaborate with analytics and media partners to ensureaccuratereporting, insights, and platform implementation.


• You will troubleshoot campaign issues, develop quality control procedures, and manage campaign QA processes.


• You will coach and educate Associates to support campaigns and share strategies foroptimizingperformance.


• Attend client meetings andparticipatein knowledge-sharing sessions.


• You will manage the tech stack, including DMP, DSP partners, ad-verification services, and third-party data providers.


• You willmonitorcampaign performance, manage forecasts, andmaintainaccount management standards.


• Participate in forecasting exercises for clients and senior management


• Contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement by documenting standard processes.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Programmatic including bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations


• Client-facing experience with risk management skills


• Proficiencyin Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions)


• Strong analytical and mathematical skills


• Project management capabilities


• Understanding of interactive media planning and buying

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/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 7/1/2026.

EEO Statement

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