Programmatic Media Senior Associate

We are PMG Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG leverages business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, Experian, Therabody, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Creed Fragrances, BNY, Intuit, CKE Restaurants, Travelex, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With The Programmatic team at PMG is a group of forward-thinking strategists and buyers passionate about creating impactful campaigns that connect brands with their audiences. We operate at the crossroads of technology, creativity, and data, partnering with teams across media strategy, creative, and analytics to deliver cohesive, full-funnel marketing strategies. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence.

By working together and learning from one another, we not only deliver superior outcomes for our clients but also create an environment where each team member can grow and succeed. Joining us means working with some of the world’s most influential brands while honing your skills and making a tangible impact.

What You Will Do

Lead the execution of programmatic campaigns, including setup, trafficking, and day-to-day management, ensuring they align with client KPIs and PMG’s high standards. Take ownership of digital programmatic initiatives, such as video, display, digital OOH, and direct publisher partnerships, coordinating with internal teams for seamless execution. Collaborate across teams, working with media operations, account services, analytics, and creative to ensure holistic campaign strategies that meet and exceed client objectives.

Manage RFP processes and vendor negotiations, driving strong partnerships while ensuring campaigns are innovative and cost-effective. Develop and deliver insightful reports, presenting campaign performance, optimization strategies, and actionable recommendations to clients. Master PMG’s proprietary technology, Alli, using it to customize alerts, analyze data, and create reporting tools that enhance decision-making and campaign performance.

Mentor and guide team members, overseeing coordinators and associates to ensure flawless execution, optimizations, and effective pacing decisions.

Responsibilities

, including forecasting monthly goals and managing ad serving needs to meet client objectives. Identify and implement testing opportunities, contributing to media planning efforts and enhancing overall strategy with forward-thinking initiatives. What You Will Bring 3+ years of experience in digital media and programmatic advertising, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

A growing understanding of Analytics, Programmatic Advertising, and Marketing Metrics to guide data-driven decisions and campaign strategies. Knowledge of Marketing Planning & Analysis and Database Marketing to enhance decision-making and campaign outcomes. Familiarity with Ad Exchanges, Ad Servers, and Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) to manage, optimize, and troubleshoot programmatic campaigns.

Channel expertise across CTV, OLV, Display, Audio, Native, DOOH, and App to craft cohesive, cross-channel strategies. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SQL to analyze data, produce clear insights, and inform optimizations. Strong understanding of Measurement Systems to evaluate campaign success and optimize performance.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, enabling seamless integration of programmatic efforts with cross-functional teams.