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Programmatic Trader (Advertising/Media)

CivicSciencePittsburgh, PA

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Remote
Benefits
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Job Description

CivicScience improves data-driven advertising across the open web through the use of responsibly sourced, high-quality audience segments, without dependence on third-party cookies. We are looking for a detail-oriented Programmatic Trader to join our Advertising team and leverage the direct user engagement of our consumer insights platform.You’ll be a key player on our growing Trading team, driving the success of programmatic campaigns across DSPs and SSPs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, takes initiative without being prompted, and brings fresh, strategic ideas to the table. Reporting directly to the Director of Trading & Account Management, you'll own full-funnel campaign execution—from launch through optimization and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities
  • End-to-End Campaign Management: Independently launch and optimize programmatic ad campaigns via leading DSPs (StackAdapt, Trade Desk, Viant, Basis) and SSPs (OpenX, Xandr Curate, Index Exchange, Media.net).
  • Technical Execution: Handle all pre-launch setup including pixel creation, creative trafficking, audits, and measurement tracking.
  • Performance Optimization: Monitor campaign health and drive performance across KPIs through continuous data-driven adjustments and strategic thinking.
  • Collaboration & Strategy: Partner with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management) to build tailored campaign strategies that meet advertiser goals.
  • Troubleshooting & Insights: Resolve PMP delivery challenges and identify revenue opportunities, even with limited data.
  • Measurement-Driven Focus: Own measurement studies and real-time performance analytics to validate and refine strategy.
  • Innovation-First Approach: Bring new ideas and proactive solutions to enhance processes, tools, and outcomes across the trading organization.
  • Trusted Technical Liaison: Act as a key technical point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on DSP experience, launching and optimizing campaigns.
  • 3+ years working with SSPs, including direct deal ID setups and PMP execution.
  • Strong command of audience targeting, first- and third-party data strategies, and measurement best practices.
  • Deep comfort with Excel and campaign analytics platforms.
  • Excellent multitasking skills—able to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders without missing a beat.
  • Analytical and solutions-driven mindset with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
Benefits & ExpectationsJoin a company that values innovation and creativity that's working with cutting-edge ad tech, influencing major business decisions, shaping the future of advertising, and making a real-world impact. Benefits include:
  • Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents
  • Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Travel and educational opportunities
This is a remote (work from home) role with flexibility, autonomy, and a preference for candidates in the Central Time Zone.Working at CivicScienceCivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. Our three business units - Media Partnerships, CivicScience Intelligence, and Advertising Solutions - work together to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.We've been recognized in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Supplier, Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 (winner), and Mental Health America’s Bell Seal program (Gold winner, 2024 & 2025). More about CivicScienceCivicScience is a consumer analytics and advertising platform. Our proprietary, always on, data collection engine captures over 1M survey responses daily, creating the most dynamic, real-time understanding of consumer wants, needs, and intentions in a constantly changing world. Powered by our premium media partnerships, our attitudinal database helps brands and media companies retain and grow existing customers while reaching and acquiring new ones.Our clients use CivicScience's unique dataset to inform advertising, communications, product, and financial strategies that drive superior business outcomes. Join the conversation.

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This job at CivicScience is located in Pittsburgh, PA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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CivicScience lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at CivicScience?
CivicScience is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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