Programmatic Advertising Specialist

Jellyfish Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Remote work up to 60% of days

Flexible working hours 8am–6:30pm

14 weeks paid parental leave

£1000 towards courses for returning/1°

Job summary

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency that blends tech, creativity, and data. We are seeking a Programmatic Analyst to optimise campaigns, derive actionable insights, and partner with growth teams to pitch strategies for potential clients.

You will work with DSPs like DV360 and The Trade Desk, analysing data to drive advertiser investment decisions while collaborating with multiple teams to deliver comprehensive media solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in programmatic advertising within an agency.
• Experience with RTB and ad formats (display, video, CTV).
• Proficiency managing campaigns in DSPs such as DV360, Amazon, The Trade Desk.
• Strong numerical detail and data-driven decision making.
• Business writing skills and ability to produce high-quality documents.

Responsibilities

• Optimize campaign performance across programmatic platforms to refine tactics.
• Develop insights to inform client strategies and decisions.
• Partner with Business Development to generate strategies for prospective clients.
• Interface with clients via written, phone, and in-person communication.
• Collaborate across teams to create holistic advertiser solutions.
• Interpret attribution modelling and 3rd party analytics data.
• Engage deal economics, media allocation, and advertiser investments.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Data analysis

Business writing

Structured working

Experimentation

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Amazon Ads

Google Marketing Platform

Job description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

As a Programmatic Analyst, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Optimise campaign performance across programmatic platforms, striving to refine tactics for our clients.
• Develop insights to inform our client's strategies.
• Partner with Business Development to generate strategies for prospective clients.
• Interface with clients through written, phone, and in person communication.
• Collaborate across our teams to create holistic advertiser solutions which span all areas of the digital spectrum.
• Interpret attribution modelling and 3rd party analytics data.
• Engage deal economics, media allocation, and advertiser investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Programmatic advertising in an agency environment
• Knowledge of real-time bidding, ad formats such as display, video, and CTV, demand site platforms, attribution models, and associated technologies, specifically within the Google Marketing Platform
• Expertise in managing campaigns within DSPs like DV360, Amazon, & The Trade Desk
• Experience with numerical detail, analysis, and using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
• Business writing skills and ability to produce high-quality documents
• Demonstrate a structured way of working, with the ability to cope with competing demands
• Ability to experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

• Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
• Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and its Affrictive Action measures.