Associate Director, Programmatic (Auto)

@ Canvas Worldwide

Associate Director, Programmatic (Auto)

Posted 3 months ago

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About the job

Canvas Worldwide is an award-winning independent media agency that challenges the status quo. The role involves leading programmatic media strategies, mentoring teams, and collaborating with clients and partners. Focused on innovation, diversity, and career growth, it offers comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

5+ years of programmatic media experience
3+ years mentoring staff
Strong presentation skills
2+ years TTD & DV360 experience
Ability to prioritize and communicate

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Strong organizational skills
Proven relationship management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Analytical skills

Full job description

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

Strategic Responsibilities

Work with Clients and Business leads to co-develop strategies that fully leverage programmatic media’s potential.
Maintain strong knowledge in the sourcing, cultivation and evaluation the unique talent skillsets required to excel in the programmatic media management
Collaborate with Clients, the marketplace and Canvas internal teams on data-driven targeting and measurement strategies. Participate in partner evaluation and procurement processes in conjunction with Canvas data leads
Work with platform partners to develop strategic framework promoting innovation, intelligent utilization, efficient operation and constantly improving Canvas team member proficiency
Contribute to business development efforts crafting integrated strategies and leveraging expertise and capabilities of data-driven media

Leadership

Serve as mentor to programmatic team, delivering guidance on business challenges and helping to remove barriers to team excellence
Educate internal and external teams on the programmatic landscape
Support the programmatic team in their collaboration with Clients and other Canvas teams, ensuring the team’s perspective and needs are reflecting in planning commitments
Continuously educate programmatic team members on the holistic media landscape and maintain currency with relevant marketplace developments
Work with direct investment teams to direct integrated approaches with programmatic to achieve client reach and frequency objectives
Work with platform partners and programmatic team members to ensure optimal campaign management operations
Leverage the empowerment of the leadership role to propose new ways of working that improve efficiency and team performance

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in programmatic media
3+ years mentoring and developing staff
Strong presentation skills, ability to communicate to internal managers and clients
2+ years working in TTD & DV360
Possess a strong and proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility and communicate priorities to direct reports
High level proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products as well as planning tools
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Proven ability to maintain strong internal, external, and client relationships
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary and Benefits

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office.

In-Office Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring

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