Associate Programmatic Buyer

Oxford Road

. Assist Senior Media Buyers with drafting client-focused digital media plans .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital media planning and execution, with a strong focus on campaign management, performance optimization, and data analysis. Proficient in utilizing DSP platforms and Microsoft Office Suite to support media buying strategies and client presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Media PlanningDSP Platforms (The Trade Desk, DV360)Campaign ManagementPerformance OptimizationMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel)

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Hard Skills

Bidable Media ExperiencePacing RecommendationsCampaign SetupCreative Specifications ReviewData AnalysisPerformance ReportingBudget TrackingTargeting Parameters ConfigurationQuality AssuranceAd Tech Familiarity

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptabilityAccountabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsCampaign Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Programmatic AdvertisingDigital Media ChannelsStreaming AudioDisplay AdvertisingVideo Advertising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Senior Media Buyers with drafting client-focused digital media plans
Gather partner forecasts and capabilities
Enter finalized plans into campaign management systems
Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and strategy for accounts or test budgets under light supervision
Maintain campaign budget tracking files and rolling opportunity logs
Organize media specifications across active accounts
Support buying and rate negotiations led by senior team members
Learn targeting parameters, bid strategies, and inventory selection within DSP platforms
Review creative specifications and generate tracking parameters and pixels
Perform launch quality assurance across platforms
Set up campaigns in DSPs such as The Trade Desk and DV360
Upload creative assets, configure targeting parameters, and link deal IDs
Monitor and own daily campaign pacing and performance fluctuations
Make pacing adjustments and develop performance optimizations and insights
Assist with mid-campaign and wrap-up performance reporting
Pull platform data and organize insights for client presentations
Handle ad hoc operational tasks to support media team efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in-platform bidable media, including ownership of pacing, making recommendations and optimizations
Strong eagerness to stay apprised of platform capabilities, inventory landscape and emerging ad formats
Baseline familiarity with digital media channels (streaming audio, display, video, programmatic) or ad tech platforms is a plus
High degree of accuracy and extreme attention to detail
Comfortable operating in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with accounts, client stakeholders and Supporting Sr. Buyers
Adaptable to evolving processes and shifting priorities
Radical accountability and ownership of assigned tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Proficiency with AI tools
Must be able to work standard business hours in PT, MT, CT, or ET

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
Exclusive discounts with agency clients
Fun and surprising remote and in-person events
Remote-first company with full equipment setups provided
Health, dental, and vision insurance eligible after 30 days
401(k) opportunity with company contribution matching