Programmatic Associate (DV360)

Jellyfish; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency is seeking a motivated Junior Programmatic Marketer to optimize campaign performance and develop insights for client strategies. You will collaborate across teams, interface with clients, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in programmatic advertising, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers remote work flexibility and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working hours

Paid day for self-development

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Programmatic advertising.
• Knowledge of real-time bidding ad formats and DSPs.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Optimize campaign performance across programmatic platforms.
• Develop insights to inform client strategies.
• Mentor and educate junior staff as the business expands.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Business writing

Tools

DV360

Amazon DSP

The Trade Desk

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Junior Programmatic Marketer to join our global Paid Media team. Reporting to the Programmatic Director, you will utilize your existing ad operations optimization and marketing skills and be involved in developing major client accounts. This area of the business will undergo significant investment and growth over the next two years, providing an opportunity to make an immediate impact on our success.

Responsibilities:

1. Optimize campaign performance across programmatic platforms, refining tactics for clients.
2. Develop insights to inform client strategies.
3. Partner with Business Development to develop strategies for prospective clients.
4. Interface with clients through written, phone, and in-person communication.
5. Collaborate across teams to create holistic advertiser solutions spanning the digital spectrum.
6. Interpret attribution modeling and third-party analytics data.
7. Engage in deal economics, media allocation, and advertiser investment decisions.
8. Mentor and educate junior staff as the business expands.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in Programmatic advertising within an agency environment.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, including real-time bidding ad formats such as display, video, and CTV, demand-side platforms, attribution models, and related technologies, especially within the Google Marketing Platform.
• Experience managing campaigns within DSPs like DV360, Amazon, and The Trade Desk.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and market insights to inform decisions and strategies.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• A structured working approach with the ability to handle competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, consulting, and influencing.
• Willingness to experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.

Note:

We value skills, expertise, and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information:

• Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace that prioritizes your growth, celebrates your contributions, and empowers you to tailor your work environment.
• Reward: Eligibility for our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Work Environment: Remote work up to 60%, flexible hours between 8 am and 6:30 pm.
• Growth Opportunities: One paid day per month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning.

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