Senior Associate, Commerce Programmatic

WPP Media is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Commerce Programmatic team in New York. The position centers on improving programmatic advertising strategies and supporting clients as they work toward clear, measurable goals. Role overview This Senior Associate will collaborate with a team of experienced professionals. The work involves contributing to group projects and sharing insights to help refine campaign approaches. What you will do Support the development and optimization of programmatic advertising strategies Work alongside colleagues to deliver results for clients Participate in collaborative projects within the Commerce Programmatic team Location This position is based in New York, United States.

About WPP Media WPP Media is the media division of WPP, supporting major brands with marketing strategy, data, and partnerships. The group’s platform, WPP Open, brings together talent and technology to help clients adapt and grow. WPP Media specializes in large-scale creative personalization, using AI and Open Intelligence to help clients understand the impact of their media investments. Learn more at wppmedia.com. About EssenceMediacom EssenceMediacom, a WPP Media brand, is a media agency built on analytics, insights, and technology. The agency combines data, creativity, and media expertise to drive results for leading brands. EssenceMediacom is structured for today’s communications landscape, balancing people and algorithms, and staying flexible as markets evolve. Role Overview: Associate Director, Programmatic Commerce The Associate Director, Programmatic Commerce will play a key part in advancing programmatic media strategies for clients. This role is based in Chicago or New York.

Join Our Dynamic Commerce Team!We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding Commerce team as a Senior Associate. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the development, planning, buying, execution, and measurement of media strategies for our designated commerce clients. You will collaborate closely with our national Planning and Buying teams to ensure a cohesive and impactful Commerce media function.The Commerce team specializes in the planning, buying, execution, and analysis of Commerce media, which includes various retailer-focused media elements. This can range from in-store signage to digital advertisements across platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com. Your efforts will directly support our clients' commerce and shopper marketing teams, ultimately driving product sales both online and in-store.

Kinesso, part of IPG Mediabrands, brings together expertise in performance marketing, analytics, and technology to deliver data-driven strategies for clients worldwide. The company’s Commerce team focuses on shopper and commerce media, supporting brands through planning, buying, execution, and measurement across both digital and in-store channels. Role overview The Senior Associate, Commerce will play a key role in developing and executing media plans for shopper and commerce-focused clients. This position involves assisting with the full cycle of media planning and buying, from strategy and execution to measurement of results. Collaboration with national Planning and Buying teams is central to ensuring a cohesive approach to commerce media initiatives. What you will do Support the development, planning, buying, and execution of media plans for assigned commerce media clients. Participate in measuring campaign effectiveness, focusing on both online and offline product sales. Work with various media elements, such as in-store signage (coupon machines, shelf blades), billboards, and digital ads on platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com. Engage with both managed and self-service media buying options to deliver on client objectives. Collaborate closely with national Planning and Buying teams to ensure integrated commerce media strategies. Who you are Enthusiastic about media and eager to deepen expertise in commerce, retail media networks, programmatic media, in-store promotions, and shoppable technology. Comfortable working in an engaging, fast-moving setting. Motivated to grow a career in media and contribute to innovative team efforts. For more information about Kinesso, visit www.KINESSO.com.

Position OverviewThe Senior Associate in Programmatic Advertising will play a pivotal role within KINESSO, serving as a platform expert in the execution and management of programmatic advertising campaigns. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of client KPIs and buying platforms, including but not limited to DV360, AdWords, The Trade Desk, Roku, Vistar, Facebook, and Snapchat. The ideal candidate will customize departmental standards to meet client needs, ensuring optimal performance and pacing for assigned brands.As a key point of escalation, the Senior Associate will guide both internal teams and clients through complex setups and optimizations. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be responsible for client relationship management, conducting kickoff calls, and leading campaign planning efforts. A background in mentorship and team management is highly desirable.

Role overview WPP Media seeks a Senior Associate, Programmatic Advertising to join the team in New York. This role centers on shaping programmatic strategies and enhancing campaign performance across a range of digital platforms. The Senior Associate partners with cross-functional teams to optimize media buying and support clients in meeting their marketing objectives. What you will do Create and execute programmatic advertising strategies tailored to client goals Track and evaluate campaign performance, identifying opportunities to improve results Coordinate with internal teams to align media buying efforts Assist clients in reaching their digital marketing targets Requirements Proven analytical skills and hands-on experience in programmatic advertising Familiarity with multiple digital platforms Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different teams Interest in developing new approaches to digital advertising This position is based in New York, United States.

KINESSO, part of IPG Mediabrands, focuses on performance marketing, data, and technology. The company brings together the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso to offer a unified approach to optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. With a global presence of over 6,000 professionals in more than 60 countries, KINESSO develops data-driven strategies for social platforms, e-commerce growth, and curated marketplaces. More information is available at www.KINESSO.com. Role overview The Senior Associate, Commerce will join the Commerce team in New York. This role centers on developing, planning, executing, and evaluating media strategies for shopper and commerce media clients. The Senior Associate will help shape Commerce planning and buying processes, working closely with national Planning and Buying teams to align efforts across Commerce media operations. What you will do Contribute to the design and execution of media strategies for commerce-focused clients Collaborate with Planning and Buying teams on Commerce media initiatives Support the innovation of planning and buying processes for Commerce media Participate in the assessment and measurement of campaign outcomes Commerce team focus The Commerce team specializes in planning, buying, executing, and measuring retailer-centric media. This includes in-store signage, digital ads on platforms such as Amazon and Kroger, influencer partnerships, and collaborations with shoppable technology companies. The team’s efforts aim to drive product sales both online and in physical stores for clients’ commerce, shopper, and customer marketing programs.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Programmatic Account Manager at The Trade Desk, where you will leverage your expertise in programmatic advertising to manage and optimize client accounts. Your strategic acumen will help drive results and enhance client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Business Overview KINESSO is a cutting-edge, technology-driven performance marketing agency that serves as the core of IPG Mediabrands, delivering actionable growth for our agency partners and clients. We transform ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ by leveraging our unparalleled expertise in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. KINESSO consolidates the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso into a single, powerful entity designed to be the leading delivery engine in the industry. Our comprehensive offerings span performance marketing, data, and technology, fueled by an in-depth understanding of consumer behavior. We provide a full-spectrum approach to planning and optimization, ensuring data-driven strategies for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and tailored marketplaces for each client’s unique needs. With over 6,000 employees across more than 60 countries, discover more at www.KINESSO.com. Position Overview The Programmatic team at KINESSO consists of hands-on platform experts dedicated to executing and overseeing successful campaign management. As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for the performance and pacing of your assigned brands while adapting departmental standards and processes to meet client requirements. You will serve as a vital point of contact for complex setups, optimizations, and platform intricacies, both internally and externally. Candidates must possess deep expertise across various client KPIs and buying platforms, such as DV360, Adwords, The Trade Desk, Roku, Vistar, Facebook, and Snapchat. Proven experience in team management and mentorship, coupled with strong internal and external communication skills, are essential for success!

About Kinesso Kinesso is a technology-driven performance marketing agency focused on delivering measurable growth for clients and partners. The company brings together the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso to form a unified team of over 6,000 employees in more than 60 countries. Services span performance marketing, analytics, optimization, artificial intelligence, and experimentation, all grounded in deep insights into consumer behavior. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com. Role Overview: Associate Director, Programmatic The Associate Director, Programmatic at Kinesso in New York plays a central role in delivering and developing media programs using addressable planning and total path optimization across all channels. This position guides audience strategy, shapes optimization approaches, and helps expand client relationships and revenue opportunities. The Associate Director also develops key reports to communicate campaign performance metrics clearly. Key Responsibilities Guide audience strategies for addressable media campaigns Develop and implement optimization approaches across channels Expand relationships and identify new revenue opportunities with marketers Oversee the delivery and development of media programs Create reports to ensure campaign performance metrics are communicated effectively What Kinesso Offers Expertise in performance marketing, data, and technology Comprehensive planning and optimization engines Experience executing data-driven strategies for social platforms and e-commerce A global team with a collaborative approach to shared client outcomes Location New York, New York, United States

About the TeamAt DoorDash, our Commerce Platform is a dynamic fulfillment service that supports restaurants, grocers, and retailers across the United States and beyond. It empowers these businesses to implement eCommerce fulfillment for their direct-to-consumer experiences.As a key member of the Commerce Platform team, the Senior Associate will have a pivotal role in defining, testing, and scaling our most significant initiatives.About the RoleIn your position as a Senior Associate on the Commerce Platform Growth Strategy & Operations team, you will be instrumental in driving our growth and success. Owning this segment directly, your responsibilities will include developing and executing our growth strategies with some of our largest and most strategic clients. This entails launching and scaling partnerships, identifying product-market fit, crafting strategic go-to-market approaches, and collaborating cross-functionally to advance solutions.We aspire to innovate and introduce groundbreaking products to the market. On any given day, you might collaborate with colleagues to design experiments aimed at enhancing quality and delivery operations, test cutting-edge marketing strategies, address challenges that streamline processes for both us and our merchants, or analyze data to clarify performance at the most granular level, ensuring we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of taking ownership, developing plans from the ground up, and driving execution while securing cross-functional support to achieve the strategic objectives of DoorDash Commerce Platform.You will report to a Manager within our Commerce Platform Restaurants team in the Platform Products organization.

Join Mediabrands as an Associate Director of Programmatic Offsite Display Activation, where you'll spearhead innovative advertising strategies and optimize digital marketing campaigns. You will lead a talented team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and utilize cutting-edge technology to drive client success and achieve exceptional results.

PMG is a global marketing services and technology company with more than 900 professionals. The team supports major brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, and Whole Foods, running campaigns in over 85 countries. PMG is recognized by Ad Age as a top workplace for 11 years and has been named a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators since 2022. Their work blends business transformation, creative media, and data insights, powered by their proprietary platform, Alli. The Commerce Retail Media Associate joins PMG’s Commerce group, which brings together marketers, analysts, and creatives focused on performance and shopper experience. This position is based in Boston, Dallas, or New York. What you will do Collaborate with Retail Operations, Retail Media, Strategy, and Creative teams to raise product visibility across marketplaces. Help support the shopper journey from initial engagement through purchase. Work with client teams and PMG leadership to translate insights into practical strategies. Maintain catalog integrity and optimize product detail page content, pricing, and promotional tactics for consistent execution. Use advanced tools and resources to improve retail readiness and mentor peers. What PMG looks for This role fits someone who is eager to build strong client relationships and drive growth through connected commerce. A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in retail media are important for success in this position.

WHO WE ARE Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is an innovative AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that harnesses advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and vast consumer insights to empower marketers in acquiring, retaining, and expanding customer relationships efficiently. Our Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP) aims to simplify sophisticated marketing through the unification of identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation, leveraging one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI capabilities. We enable our enterprise clients across various industries to personalize consumer experiences at an individual level, enhancing the effectiveness of their marketing initiatives. Founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley, Zeta Global is headquartered in New York City, with offices around the globe. To learn more, visit www.zetaglobal.com. THE ROLE The Senior Client Success Manager – Programmatic is a dynamic, client-facing position responsible for overseeing the comprehensive success of a portfolio of strategic programmatic accounts. In this role, you will act as the primary client liaison, operational expert, and strategic ally, managing live campaigns, directing client communications, and driving performance, retention, and growth. This position demands robust programmatic expertise, sound judgment, and the capability to work autonomously while fostering close collaboration with Sales, Analytics, and Operations teams. This is a hybrid position based in New York City (3 days/week). RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and manage 10+ active programmatic campaigns end-to-end across multiple accounts. Lead all client communications, including status calls, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and escalations, providing clear insights and recommendations linked to business outcomes. Act as the technical owner of campaign execution, collaborating closely with Operations to ensure proper setup, effective optimization, and alignment with strategic goals (targeting, pacing, QA, troubleshooting). Leverage a deep understanding of DSP functionality and optimization levers to guide setup decisions, troubleshoot issues, and drive performance enhancements. Generate client-ready reporting and performance insights in conjunction with Analytics. Proactively identify and facilitate upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities in partnership with Sales. Collaborate cross-functionally to address issues, drive improvements, and enhance client satisfaction.

impact.com builds a platform for brands to manage and grow partnerships across the entire customer journey. Over 5,000 companies, including major names like Walmart, Uber, and Shopify, use impact.com to oversee a network of more than 350,000 partnerships. Role overview The Senior Data Scientist, Programmatic Algorithms, joins the Programmatic Experience Group as an individual contributor. This role centers on designing and deploying machine learning models to optimize yield, pricing, and inventory allocation at scale. The work blends data science, platform engineering, and marketplace economics, directly influencing impact.com’s programmatic marketplace by balancing advertiser results with publisher monetization. This position offers significant autonomy and responsibility across the full machine learning lifecycle. Projects range from building data pipelines and engineering features to deploying real-time inference systems that support rapid decision-making. Regular collaboration with Product, Data Science, and Programmatic Delivery Engine Engineering teams is expected. What you will do Yield optimization and pricing models: Design and implement machine learning models for auction pricing, bid shading, floor price setting, and yield management across programmatic inventory. Who succeeds in this role Success in this position requires strong analytical rigor, practical machine learning engineering skills, and a genuine interest in both data science and engineering challenges. The role is based in New York, Seattle, or Vancouver, BC.

Join Mediabrands as the Associate Director of Programmatic Advertising, where you will lead innovative programmatic initiatives that drive strategic growth for our clients. You will be responsible for overseeing programmatic media strategies, optimizing campaign performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance digital advertising effectiveness. Your expertise will guide the development of cutting-edge solutions that align with our clients' goals and objectives.

VaynerMedia is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Social Commerce to lead our innovative approach to social commerce. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance our clients' social media presence and boost sales. Your expertise in social media strategy and e-commerce will empower brands to connect with consumers in meaningful ways.

Who We Are:At Burson, we are a leading force in global communications, dedicated to generating value for our clients through reputation management. Our expert teams leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative creativity to empower brands and businesses to redefine their reputations as a strategic advantage, enabling them to excel today and into the future. By joining Burson, you become part of a vibrant global community of lifelong learners who thrive in an environment of innovation.Burson is a proud member of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the global leader in creative transformation. To learn more, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Role Overview:We are looking for a dynamic Senior Programmatic Specialist at the Senior Account Executive level to join our New York City team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a diverse array of clients, from leading Fortune 100 companies to innovative startups.Your expertise in the PESO media landscape will be crucial, particularly in PR-driven media planning and buying, traffic coordination, digital publishing, and content marketing. This position offers the chance to ensure the flawless execution of paid media strategies and campaigns, providing exceptional client experiences while contributing to the growth of our Paid Media capabilities.Key Responsibilities:Strategize and Execute Paid Media InitiativesDevelop comprehensive ad campaigns with a rigorous quality assurance process across various platforms and client sectors.Manage in-platform execution, including ad trafficking and media monitoring, to troubleshoot and optimize campaign performance.Lead hands-on execution in platforms such as Trade Desk (Channels: Display, Online Video, Connected TV, Streaming Audio, Digital Out-of-Home), Google Ads (YouTube), and secondary involvement in paid social channels (Meta, LinkedIn).Oversee campaign budgets meticulously to ensure appropriate pacing.Partner with audience and inventory vendors to source the highest quality inventory for clients.Proactively manage and optimize campaigns across various channels and clients on a daily basis.Design integrated paid media strategies using campaign forecasting and develop media plans for upcoming campaigns.

Business OverviewKINESSO is an innovative, technology-driven performance marketing agency dedicated to generating actionable growth for our agency partners and clients. We transform 'action' into 'outcome' by harnessing our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. KINESSO amalgamates the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso to deliver unparalleled performance marketing services worldwide. With over 6,000 employees across more than 60 countries, we provide a comprehensive suite of services, leveraging our insights into consumer behavior to implement effective planning and optimization strategies. Our commitment to data-driven solutions enables us to drive growth in e-commerce, social platforms, and curated marketplaces tailored to each client's specific needs. For more information, visit www.KINESSO.com.Position SummaryWe are seeking dynamic and top-tier talent to join our expanding Commerce team as an Associate Director. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team in the development, execution, and measurement of media plans for assigned shopper/commerce media clients. You will collaborate closely with the Director on both strategic and tactical advancements of each retail plan, working alongside national Planning and Buying teams to ensure a cohesive Commerce media function.The Commerce team specializes in the planning, buying, execution, and assessment of Commerce media, which includes retailer-focused elements such as in-store signage, digital ads on platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com, and partnerships with influencers and shoppable technology companies. Our ultimate goal is to support clients' commerce, shopper, and customer marketing teams, measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Verve for Advertisers helps brands and agencies reach consumers and measure results across devices. The company combines demand-side technology, a large pool of on-site search intent data (beyond walled gardens), direct app integrations, and partnerships with millions of websites and LLMs. Verve’s platform analyzes consumer behavior to deliver audience insights and enable activation across premium omnichannel inventory. Role overview The Programmatic Operations Manager oversees Private Marketplace (PMP) deals and programmatic ad campaigns for major brand and agency clients. Responsibilities include deal creation, troubleshooting, and ongoing management. This position plays a key part in shaping revenue strategies and improving campaign performance. What you will do Create, monitor, and optimize PMP deals and programmatic campaigns Troubleshoot issues to ensure campaigns run smoothly Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support performance goals Drive revenue strategies through direct campaign management Who thrives here Individuals with strong technical skills and careful attention to detail Problem-solvers who enjoy addressing challenges in digital advertising People eager to influence campaign outcomes and client success Location This role is based in New York, NY.