Senior Specialist, Programmatic
Required skills
- programmatic trading
- ad tech
- media
- DV360
- The Trade Desk
- Amazon DSP
- OLV
- YouTube
- technical leadership
- math
Nice to have
- CPG
- grocery clients
- data visualization
- Looker
- Tableau
- digital ad ops
Role summary
Known is seeking a Senior Specialist, Programmatic to join their Media Science team. This role focuses on planning and optimizing advertising campaigns using advanced analytics and machine learning. The specialist will collaborate with data scientists, media buyers, and engineers, overseeing programmatic campaign execution and optimization across multiple DSPs. Key responsibilities include strategy implementation, performance analysis, technical troubleshooting, and partnering with programmatic managers to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate has a BS/BA degree, 2+ years of experience in programmatic trading or ad tech, and 1+ years of hands-on experience with platforms like DV360, The Trade Desk, and Amazon DSP. Experience with OLV and YouTube campaigns is also required.
WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS
Known is what happens when a data science firm and a creative agency stop arguing and start collaborating. We were built from scratch with PhD data scientists and award-winning creatives working on the same briefs, from day one. That structure earned us an Ad Age #3 A-List ranking, back-to-back Data & Insights Agency of the Year wins, plus Emmys, Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies across clients in finance, tech, entertainment, consumer goods, and real estate. We're distributed across the U.S. and unapologetically ambitious.
If you're tired of choosing between doing smart work and doing creative work, you'll fit right in here.
BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU
About the role:
Known’s Media Science team uses advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics, and algorithms to plan and optimize advertising dollars. We partner with our clients to translate their business goals into meaningful metrics, and buy media across all channels to drive those target outcomes. We are looking for someone to join the team and work alongside data analysts, data scientists, media buyers, and software engineers.
As a Programmatic Senior Specialist, you'll be crucial to the success of our programmatic media campaigns. With an energetic demeanor and a passion for continuous learning, you'll oversee the execution and optimization processes, from getting strategies off the ground to resolving challenges as they arise. You'll also serve as a key partner to our programmatic managers, ensuring seamless campaign operations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Competencies
SOME OF OUR PERKS
ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF
All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.
Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.
The base salary for this position is $80K-$90K.
This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.
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