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Optimum

Intern - Programmatic Buying

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$30/hr

Job Summary We are looking for a curious, collaborative, and detail-oriented intern to support our Programmatic Buying and Customer Success teams. This role is open to current students, recent ...

QVC

Buyer II - Garden & Garage

West Chester, PA · Hybrid

Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer regarding daily office operations. Handle Quality Assurance (QA) issues. Demonstrate a high level of product expertise. * Partner and communicate with ...

DSLD Homes

Sales Intern - Houma/Thibodaux, LA

Houma, LA

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Sales Intern (Part Time) - Houma/Thibodaux, LA * Hours of work are approximately 24 hours a week ... Potential Buyers - registration sheets, set appointments, show homes, and signage. * Current Buyers ...

Ricoh USA, Inc.

Intern, Inventory Planning

Exton, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

The intern will support the Inventory Planning team by developing reporting and documenting ... Reviews stock levels in conjunction with senior buyers and develops processes to optimize min/max ...

Ricoh USA, Inc.

Intern, Inventory Planning

Exton, PA

$15 - $19.25/hr

The intern will support the Inventory Planning team by developing reporting and documenting ... Reviews stock levels in conjunction with senior buyers and develops processes to optimize min/max ...

ArcelorMittal

Purchasing Intern

Detroit, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

The intern will work closely with the Buyer and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchasing activities while helping maintain continuity during system transition.

HIGHSCALE

Growth Marketing Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

As a Growth Marketing Intern, you will get a front-row seat to the engine room of a high ... You will be paired directly with our Directors of Creative Strategy and Media Buying, helping them ...

ArcelorMittal

Purchasing Intern

Detroit, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

The intern will work closely with the Buyer and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchasing activities while helping maintain continuity during system transition.

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Intern - Programmatic Buying

Intern - Programmatic Buying

Optimum

Bethpage, NY • On-site

$30/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Optimum rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 76 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

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 curious, collaborative, and detail-oriented intern to support our Programmatic Buying and Customer Success teams. This role is open to current students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates navigating a competitive job market. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who can adapt to new systems and tools, applies critical thinking to campaign data, and brings energy and teamwork to everything they do. Experience in Programmatic advertising (Display, Video, OTT, Social, Search) is a plus but not required. This internship will coincide with an active political advertising cycle, providing hands-on exposure to high-volume, high-visibility campaigns. This internship falls under the Media Activation Team structure. The Media Activation Team includes Account Management, Media Planning, Media Buying and Accounts Receivable. Collaboratively, the Optimum Media Media Activation Team focuses on three primary objectives:

  • Provide great customer experience for our internal teams and external clients.
  • Work side by side with sales and customer success to promote positive relationships with our customers.
  • Ensure our customers' expectations are exceeded and they value us as a trusted partner.
Responsibilities
  • Learn from and assist Buyers, Senior Buyers, Account Managers and Managers in day-to-day campaign execution.
  • Troubleshoot delivery issues, flag discrepancies to the team, and contribute to process improvements where identified.
  • Support the set up of Display, Video, OTT, Social & Search campaigns using various demand side platforms (DSPs).
  • Support Buyers in implementing campaign strategy & optimizations.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to help ensure we are driving optimal results for our clients.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the digital media industry, including new ad formats, advertising platforms/networks and best practice industry measurement.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute observations and questions as part of your development.
  • Support Customer Success team with forecasting, planning, reporting, and billing reconciliation to ensure campaign accuracy and operational alignment across teams.
Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.A./B.S. degree (any major considered; Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Data Analytics a plus)
  • No prior programmatic experience required.
  • Coursework, personal projects, or internships in digital marketing or data are a plus
  • High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, digitally savvy and sound logical thinking
  • Knowledge of Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) a plus but not expected
  • Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills; collaborative mindset and eagerness to contribute to a team environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.

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 $30.00 / hour. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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