Programmatic Trader
CivicScience improves data-driven advertising across the open web through the use of responsibly sourced, high-quality audience segments, without dependence on third-party cookies. We are looking for a detail-oriented Programmatic Trader to join our Advertising team and leverage the direct user engagement of our consumer insights platform. You’ll be a key player on our growing Trading team, driving the success of programmatic campaigns across DSPs and SSPs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, takes initiative without being prompted, and brings fresh, strategic ideas to the table. Reporting directly to the Director of Trading & Account Management, you'll own full-funnel campaign execution—from launch through optimization and performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities- End-to-End Campaign Management: Independently launch and optimize programmatic ad campaigns via leading DSPs (StackAdapt, Trade Desk, Viant, Basis) and SSPs (OpenX, Xandr Curate, Index Exchange, Media.net).
- Technical Execution: Handle all pre-launch setup including pixel creation, creative trafficking, audits, and measurement tracking.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor campaign health and drive performance across KPIs through continuous data-driven adjustments and strategic thinking.
- Collaboration & Strategy: Partner with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management) to build tailored campaign strategies that meet advertiser goals.
- Troubleshooting & Insights: Resolve PMP delivery challenges and identify revenue opportunities, even with limited data.
- Measurement-Driven Focus: Own measurement studies and real-time performance analytics to validate and refine strategy.
- Innovation-First Approach: Bring new ideas and proactive solutions to enhance processes, tools, and outcomes across the trading organization.
- Trusted Technical Liaison: Act as a key technical point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
- 3+ years of hands-on DSP experience, launching and optimizing campaigns.
- 3+ years working with SSPs, including direct deal ID setups and PMP execution.
- Strong command of audience targeting, first- and third-party data strategies, and measurement best practices.
- Deep comfort with Excel and campaign analytics platforms.
- Excellent multitasking skills—able to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders without missing a beat.
- Analytical and solutions-driven mindset with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
- Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents
- Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Employee assistance programs
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k)
- Travel and educational opportunities
- This is a remote (work from home) role with flexibility, autonomy, and a preference for candidates in the Central Time Zone.