Programmatic Specialist – DEPT®
Join our Creative & Media craft. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through innovative digital marketing solutions. We plan, create and execute a variety of world‑class campaigns, from culture‑led, social‑first content to award‑winning integrated creative campaigns that are built from data‑led strategies and insights. Our clients include Just Eat Takeaway, Victoria's Secret, TikTok, The White Company, Meta, Pepsico, EasyJet and many more.
Job Purpose
Our Media Team is made up of both paid and organic media specialists. We are looking for new Programmatic Specialists to join the team to service an exciting new client. You will manage programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, optimise for performance, provide insights and recommend best practices within the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, including DV360, The Trade Desk, alongside other DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges
* Optimise campaigns for performance, including bid management, targeting, and creative optimisation
* Analyse campaign data to provide insights and recommendations to clients
* Deliver and present work with data‑driven insight and analytics both internally and externally
* Contribute insights and strategic media thinking to projects that span all areas of the business
* Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute programmatic strategies
* Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices
* Respond to client (internal and external) briefs
* Deliver media plans to the highest possible standard
* Ensure delivery of work is to the highest possible standard
* Contribute to our creative process by sharing your ideas and experience
* Complete work to deadlines
Skills & Previous Experience
* Relevant & proven experience in programmatic advertising, with a knowledge of the Google Stack
* Understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges
* Strong analytical skills and ability to provide insights and recommendations based on data
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience presenting plans to senior clients and internal teams
* Experience in managing programmatic campaigns in video, display, digital audio, digital outdoor, and CTV channels
* Intermediate or higher proficiency in the use of Excel/Sheets and familiarity with Word/Docs and PowerPoint/Slides
* An inquisitive and numeric mindset
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
* Strong presentation skills
* Ability to react quickly within a fast‑paced environment
Benefits
* A flexible, hybrid working policy
* Choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year
* Company pension scheme
* EAP scheme
* Ride to work scheme
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Buddy Programme: you will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT®
* A reputation for doing good – DEPT® is a Certified B Corp® and has been named Agency of the Year at The Lovies and The Webby Awards
* Opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients across all industries
* Training, development and certifications to help grow your skills
* Global annual DEPT® Cares Month, where employees donate skills to support local charities
About DEPT®
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end‑to‑end digital experiences for brands such as Google, TikTok, eBay, ASOS, Zoopla, Twitch, Patagonia and many more. Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on five continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We live and breathe our “big enough to cope, small enough to care” ethos, providing an inclusive, supportive and exciting place to accelerate your career. DEPT® is climate neutral and a B Corporation certified company.
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
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