Postmedia Network Inc.

Senior Programmatic Trader

Remote, United States remote Entry $65,000 - $75,000
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About the role

Position: Senior Programmatic Trader Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy) Reports to: Sr Manager, Programmatic Operations Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
The Company:
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
The Opportunity:
Postmedia is looking for a talented Senior Programmatic Trader. Reporting to the Manager, Programmatic Operations, the successful candidate will have a passion for online advertising, strong digital acumen and be eager to work hard, learn, and grow within the programmatic digital landscape. The Senior Programmatic Trader will have support from Trader and Campaign Specialist to help with campaign setups, creative trafficking, pixel configuration, reporting and optimization.
What you’ll do:
Execute and manage a variety of campaigns across various platforms - display, video, Youtube, audio, Connected TV and DOOH.
Analyze and optimize campaign performance to meet and exceed client goals and expectations, measuring against established KPIs, such as CPA and ROAS.
Serve as a subject matter to the campaign specialists and traders in the team to execute on business objectives and achieve results, supporting in day to day as required.
Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure campaign success, participating in kick-off and client calls when required.
Monitor campaigns performance, pacing and margins to provide strategy, campaign recommendations, reports & insightful findings to Sales and clients.
Manage campaign expectation and communicate upsell opportunities to Sales
Educate stakeholders on programmatic offering, programmatic setup, optimizations and best practices.
Provide ideas to improve process, campaign build, and optimizations for the team.
Work on ad-hoc projects.
Who you are:
3+ years of experience in programmatic buying, campaign analysis and optimization
Experience working with industry recognized technology platforms (i.e. ad-servers, DSPs, DMPs), Display and video 360 & Campaign Manager 360 preferred
Candidate must have a passion for numbers and analysis.
Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, Statistics, Finance, or Economics preferred
Detail-oriented, curious, proactive and resourceful
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadline and manage volume.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Understanding of attribution models, customer journey, ROAS, ROI and advertising metrics.
Expert level in Excel; you can create advanced report and dashboard.
Compensation:
Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location. Base Salary: $65,000-$75,000
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
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