Programmatic Specialist

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplifi in Johannesburg is seeking a DV360 Specialist to lead programmatic media planning and optimization. You will manage display, video, YouTube, audio, and CTV campaigns across top DSPs, building audience strategies and monitoring performance to achieve client KPIs.

The role requires 3–5 years in programmatic advertising, strong analytical skills, and hands-on DV360 experience. This is a full-time on-site position in Sandton.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in programmatic advertising or digital media planning.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable optimizations.
• Hands-on experience with DV360 and other DSPs; knowledge of performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute programmatic media strategies aligned with campaign objectives.
• Build and launch campaigns within DV360 across display, video, YouTube, audio, CTV, and emerging formats.
• Configure insertion orders, line items, creatives, audience targeting, and bidding strategies.
• Monitor campaigns daily and provide data-driven optimization recommendations.
• Produce regular performance reports and dashboards for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to implement audience strategies and measurement frameworks.
• Ensure privacy compliance and proper tagging/tracking setups.

Skills

DV360

Programmatic

Optimization

Reporting

Audience targeting

Campaign management

Data analysis

Tools

DV360 platform

The Trade Desk

Amazon Ads

Floodlight tags

Job description

The DV360 Specialist is responsible for the planning, setup, management, optimization, and reporting of programmatic display, video, audio, connected TV (CTV), and digital out-of-home (DOOH) campaigns through Google Display & Video 360 (DV360) and the other DSP’s (The Trade desk, Amazon Ads). The role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of programmatic advertising, audience strategies, and performance measurement to drive campaign success and business outcomes for clients or brands.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute programmatic media strategies aligned with campaign objectives.
• Build and launch campaigns within DV360 across display, video, YouTube, audio, CTV, and emerging formats.
• Configure insertion orders, line items, creatives, audience targeting, and bidding strategies.
• Ensure campaigns are launched accurately and according to agreed timelines.
• Monitor campaign performance daily and make data-driven optimization recommendations.
• Optimize bidding, budgets, targeting, frequency caps, inventory sources, and creative performance.
• Conduct audience and inventory analysis to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Maximize campaign performance against KPIs including CPM, CPC, CPV, CPA, ROAS, reach, and viewability.
• Produce regular campaign performance reports and dashboards.
• Analyse campaign results and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Present performance findings to internal stakeholders and clients where required.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and media planning activities.
• Build and maintain audience strategies using: First-party data Third-party audiences Custom audiences Customer Match segments
• Work closely with analytics and data teams to implement audience strategies.
• Ensure audience targeting complies with privacy regulations and platform policies.
• Support implementation and troubleshooting of Floodlight tags and conversion tracking.
• Collaborate with analytics teams on campaign measurement frameworks.
• Validate tracking and attribution setups before campaign launch.
• Ensure accuracy of campaign tagging and reporting structures.
• Stay updated on DV360 product enhancements and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to leverage new targeting, inventory, and measurement capabilities.

Client Service 20%

• Managing media brand expectations Deadline and Project management Strategy guidance and input to drive the business objectives.
• Responsible for the quality of work.
• Attend key client and media brand meetings
• Support and drive the teams in the development of key client growth strategies in line with broader business objectives, driving output and agency collaboration

Experience

3-5 Years: Mid

Location

Johannesburg - Sandton Gate Building A (3rd Floor),7 Minerva Rd, Glenadrienne, Sandton

Brand

Amplifi

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

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