Manager, Digital and Programmatic

Job Description

The Manager executes media campaigns for one or more clients in the dentsu portfolio. They ensure efficient completion of campaign work, perform insightful data analysis, and communicate optimizations and recommendations internally and with clients. They are responsible for managing daily pacing and performance checks and are the first line of defense for QA process to ensure campaign executions deliver as planned.

Managers collaborate with account leads to craft client‑ready presentations and reports. The ideal candidate is well‑versed in the planning process and demonstrates the ability to translate a brief into campaign strategies and eventually into tactical plans within buying platforms or insertion orders. They demonstrate subject‑matter expertise and in‑depth knowledge of the buying platforms and partners they are responsible for operating. The role is client‑facing and the ability to communicate clearly about rationale and campaign results is essential.

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of campaigns across channels in platform and with direct partners
• Prioritize and guide a team to accomplish tasks efficiently, ensuring seamless campaign execution
• Provide oversight of plans to ensure optimizations and pacing are delivering expected performance
• Analyze data to interpret results and communicate insights and optimization recommendations
• Ensure pre‑launch and post‑launch QA processes are properly completed for all campaigns
• Steward day‑to‑day team operations and workflows
• Collaborates with all other teams to complete joint presentations & responsibilities as assigned
• Manage RFP process; review proposals, negotiate media plans and develop tactical recommendations showcasing strong rationale and innovative thinking
• Assists with proposals and overarching campaign strategy, consistently demonstrating exceptional project management beyond basic campaign demands
• Maintain up‑to‑date proficiency with buying platforms and technology required to execute programmatic campaigns and plan/book direct campaigns
• Demonstrate understanding of audience strategy and ability to interpret and implement in‑platform
• Assist with pixel and tag generation, implementation, and quality assurance
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of digital media ecosystem, including all elements of the tech and how they work together (DSPs, SSPs, data partners, third‑party ad verification partners, etc.)

• 3+ years of experience in the digital and programmatic industry
• Experience across programmatic technology platforms and omnichannel DSPs such as DV360, TTD, Xandr, Yahoo, & others
• Experience across other industry & ad technology platforms, such as ad servers (ex: CM360), ad verification platforms (ex: Double Verify, IAS), Mediaocean, Prisma, or similar planning/financial platforms
• Advanced understanding and experience with industry trends and challenges, such as SPO and cookieless
• Experience with troubleshooting/auditing PMP/PG deals
• Solutions oriented with strong critical thinking abilities and problem‑solving skills
• Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills

If you are interested, the annual salary range for this position is $54,000‑$83,088. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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Location: New York

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Pe…