Programmatic Trader

9thWonder is a multinational, independent marketing powerhouse. We are a diverse agency helping our clients communicate to a diverse set of audiences through a myriad of channels. With purpose-built specialties that span the marketing ecosystem, we deliver a modern product to forward thinking brands. Research, strategy, creative, media, digital experience, PR, content, and advanced analytics make up our key areas of focus. Think you have what it takes to make a difference in the world? We want to hear from you.

The 9thWonder Media team is looking for a Programmatic Trader to share in our passion for creating work that unearths a compelling difference in brands. You are an effective negotiator, critical thinker and able to establish trust and build rapport with media professionals nationwide. You will work with our team to execute the client’s media buys while helping build a fast-cadence national program to attract, retain and grow target industries that deliver economic benefit in Michigan.

You will interact with team members and partners across the country. Experience in Great Lakes region will be helpful.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain platform strategy, execution, performance and reporting of the media campaign across all programmatic buying platforms
• Be the programmatic expert for the client on campaign performance and optimization providing insights into the best strategies and tactics to achieve business objectives
• Build training materials and best practice documentation
• Leverage first party and third-party data for targeting and insights
• Oversee the work of one specialist, train technical knowledge and manage workflow
• Coordinate assets and tags with vendors and ensuring campaigns are delivering against KPI’s and proactively managing campaign execution
• Oversee client pacing & performance across digital media portfolio
• Recommend forward thinking strategies and innovations
• Proactively work with client services on campaign set-up and optimization strategy
• Work with the data teams to provide analytical insights to the client

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4 years of experience working in the programmatic digital media buying & planning space with focus on programmatic strategy and execution, preferably in an agency setting

• Exposure across multiple consumer media types including digital, broadcast and other forms of media
• Working knowledge of industry-standard media research tools (e.g, MRI, Clear Decisions, AdIntel, Mediaocean, etc.)

• Experience working with government, automotive, manufacturing and related industries and in public-private partnerships a plus

• Strong mathematical abilities
• Willingness to contribute thinking and ideas that extend beyond media specific tasks
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized and can handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Team player
• Curious, inquisitive mind

Does this sound like you?

Please apply through our Careers Page. Once submitted, there is no need to call. While we thank you in advance for your interest, please know that due to our high volume, we will only reach out to those whose experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the position

9thWonder offers a casual, fun and rewarding environment, where every associate is valued. We appreciate all members of the team and thrive to craft a culture where the best idea is boss. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.