Senior Associate, Programmatic Trading

DSPolitical•Washington, DC

1d•$55,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Programmatic Trading, independently manages mid-size campaigns and begins to mentor junior team members. This role expands technical expertise in programmatic buying, optimizes performance across multiple campaigns, and strengthens client-facing skills while preparing for leadership responsibilities. Who Are We? DSPolitical pioneers the best integration of data and technology to persuade audiences and deliver wins for Democratic and progressive candidates, causes, and issues with the most efficient and effective digital advertising campaigns in politics and issue advocacy. DSPolitical doesn’t just offer solutions -- we create them. Our award-winning team works hand-in-hand to develop and deploy leading-edge solutions, uniquely crafted to reach the audiences our clients need to be successful in both the public affairs, corporate communications, and political arenas. DSPolitical works hard to provide our clients with innovative solutions based on the diverse perspectives of our team. To that end, we’re committed to recruiting team members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. DSPolitical is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, and all backgrounds. DSPolitical job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
1–3 years of experience in programmatic digital advertising or public affairs preferred.
Strong understanding of DSPs, ad-serving platforms, and social platforms.
Proficiency in Excel and campaign reporting.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Independently manage mid-size programmatic advertising campaigns with limited oversight.
Optimize campaigns using data analysis, budget allocation, and advanced platform knowledge.
Develop client-facing reports and present performance insights to Managers.
Provide quality control across multiple concurrent campaigns.
Mentor and train new Associates on systems and processes.
Contribute to cross-team task forces as assigned.
Complete expense reports accurately and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual base salary range of $55,000 - $58,000 depending upon factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill level, education, and location.
Open leave (paid time off)
Paid Leave for new parents
Health insurance (including dental and vision)
Flex Spending Plan
Employee Assistance Program
401K with company matching
Student Loan Repayment Program
Professional development opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Mobile phone & internet reimbursement and much more!