The Programmatic Strategist is a crucial, client-facing role responsible for day-to-day management of our Programmatic clients, including but not limited to campaign builds, optimization, and reporting across all Programmatic Channels (Display, Native, Video, Audio, etc). They create and manage custom client strategies, and communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.

Role and Responsibilities :

1. Campaign Management :

• Strategy Development : Collaborate with internal teams to create comprehensive media strategies that align with client objectives.
• Data Integration : Leverage first-party and third-party data for precise audience targeting and segmentation.
• Planning and Setup : Develop and implement programmatic campaigns across various Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) such as DV360, The Trade Desk, and others.
• Optimization : Continuously monitor and optimize campaigns to achieve performance and pacing goals.
• Reporting : Generate and analyze performance reports to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Troubleshooting : Quickly identify and resolve issues related to campaign performance and delivery.

2. Team Collaboration :

3. Client Relationship Management :

Qualifications :

Goals :

What We Offer :

We have a set living wage at Directive

Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle

Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents

Benefits to Support the Whole Person :

Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace

Physical - Gympass

Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave

Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match

Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time

Annual Anniversary Trip to Newport Beach, CA with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment!

Work Environment Requirements

As a remote-first company, you'll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state-of-the-art offices in Irvine, California. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.

This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and / or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to [redacted].

Additional Information

At Directive, one of our core values is People First. We're committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.