Programmatic Manager

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR…

• Someone with solid, hands-on programmatic trading experience across DSPs and channels, ideally with familiarity of CTV/SVOD and Amazon DSP

• Someone who is confident working with data to optimise delivery and translate platform performance into clear client narratives.

• Someone who is proactive, organised, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure, energised by both campaign execution and staying ahead of a fast-moving streaming landscape

• Someone with great communication and interpersonal skills, who takes responsibility and accountability.

• Someone curious about how AI and automation are shaping the future of programmatic trading, and open to helping shape our approach as we build it out.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Planning and AV teams to translate briefs and strategic direction from planning into detailed programmatic activation plans, with particular ownership of CTV/SVOD and Amazon DSP campaigns

• Manage campaign setup, trafficking and optimisation across DSPs, with a focus on Amazon DSP and CTV supply partners (Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+ and more)

• Research and recommend inventory sources, ad formats and tactics as the CTV/SVOD landscape evolves

• Work with ad operations to ensure correct trafficking and pixel implementation

• Work closely with planning teams to ensure programmatic recommendations complement overall media strategy and campaign objectives

• Analyse campaign data to identify optimisation opportunities.

• Support client teams with campaign commentary, learnings and post-campaign analysis

• Maintain and grow strong relationships with key media, data, and tech partners

• Support and train junior team members on campaign setup and platform use

CORE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong working knowledge of Amazon DSP and at least one other major DSP.

• Hands-on experience running programmatic campaigns, and recent CTV experience preferred.

• Understanding of programmatic targeting, bidding strategies and inventory types (bidded and reservation)

• Strong analytical skills, confident working in Excel

• Understanding of relevant performance and brand metrics

• Confident client-facing and presentation skills

• Interest and awareness of wider digital and offline media channels