Programmatic Media Buyer Intern

Introducing Optimum Media. Driven by the power of Optimum, Optimum Media is our innovative multiscreen advertising sales and media consultancy business servicing small to medium business as well as national, political, media & entertainment and agency clients across the United States.

Our team is comprised of Sales Executives, Software Engineers, Data Analysts, Ad Operations, Marketing Professionals, Product Managers and more.

If you are tech-savvy, data-driven, client focused, and solutions oriented this brand is for you!

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative and energetic team player to join our Programmatic Buying team. If you enjoy problem-solving and learning new systems, this job is for you.

Experience in Programmatic advertising (like Display, Video, OTT, Social & Search) is helpful but not necessary.This will be 20 - 30 hours per week through mid-November.

You would join the Optimum Media Activation Team, inclusive of Account Management, Media Planning, Media Buying, Accounts Receivable as well as Product Development.

The guiding principles that drive my team are :

• Customer-Centric Approach : Always prioritize understanding and meeting the needs of our clients.
• Collaboration and Teamwork : Foster a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment where open communication and diverse perspectives drive innovation.
• Data-Driven Decision Making : Utilize data to inform and optimize campaign strategies, regularly analyzing performance metrics to achieve the best results.
• Integrity and Transparency : Maintain honesty and transparency in all interactions, upholding ethical standards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability : Stay current with industry trends and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot delivery issues, improve processes, and collaborate with the team
• Assist in setting up Display, Video, OTT for Political advertisers
• Support the team in implementing and optimizing campaign strategies
• Monitor performance to ensure the best results for clients

This is a hybrid role based in Long Island City, with the option to work from home multiple days a week.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Programmatic advertising
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Technology-savvy and critical thinker
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Intermediate Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) is a plus

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate / range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is$20.

00 / hour. The rate / range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.