Senior Programmatic Associate, Growth‑Oriented Campaigns

WPP Media; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

Mindshare in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate to support programmatic media planning and activation across leading DSPs. You will implement client objectives, manage budgets, and optimize campaigns while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role offers exposure to DV360, The Trade Desk, ad tech platforms, and a path to leadership of entry-level teammates in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• 1+ years in Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social, Ad Ops, Digital Analytics or Digital Planning.
• Familiarity with programmatic platforms and basic Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate client objectives into programmatic activation strategy.
• Manage campaigns in DV360, The Trade Desk and other DSPs, ensure pacing and KPI alignment.
• Own budget management, billing, and trafficking processes.
• Maintain reports and conduct ad-hoc performance analysis.
• Collaborate with digital account teams across planning, investment, operations, and analytics.
• Work with publishers to negotiate and optimize programmatic deals.

Skills

Programmatic strategy

DV360

The Trade Desk

Campaign optimization

Budget management

Excel

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Analytics/Marketing/Advertising

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Ad Servers

DMPs

Third-Party Verification tools

Job description

Mindshare in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate to support programmatic media planning and activation across leading DSPs. You will implement client objectives, manage budgets, and optimize campaigns while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role offers exposure to DV360, The Trade Desk, ad tech platforms, and a path to leadership of entry-level teammates in a collaborative, hybrid environment.