Freelance Programmatic Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

Zenith is a full-service media agency with capabilities and expertise across all channels and disciplines. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the #1 media buying network in the Americas and #2 globally. As "The ROI Agency," Zenith's expertise lies in driving real, tangible business outcomes, not just media metrics, that will have a measurable effect on our clients' business. Every investment we make has an ROI mindset-not just for our clients, but for our agency at large. We're focused on driving the maximum value for our people, our capabilities and our media investments for some of the world's leading brands.

Overview

The Sr. Campaign Manager will be responsible for overseeing the execution and performance of programmatic media campaigns from launch through support and optimization. This role plays a critical part in driving results through strategic media management, testing initiatives, and close collaboration with client counterparts to ensure alignment and clarity across all campaign efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end programmatic campaign launches, including trafficking, QA, pacing, and performance monitoring
• Support testing strategies to drive performance insights and innovation, including overseeing campaign optimizations and report analysis
• Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and client counterparts regarding campaign delivery, direction, and updates pertinent to client and business goals
• Analyze and interpret data to inform optimizations and improve KPIs, including collaborating internally for accurate client reporting
• Maintain accountability for QA procedures across upcoming and live campaigns
• Maintain organization across multiple campaigns and workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Ideate and implement new ways to improve campaign/account performance and growth across media platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and media terminology
• 2+ years of experience in media planning, buying, or programmatic campaign management
• Experience activating in platforms across GoogleAds, DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo DSP, and/or Microsoft Ads
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills: comfort with pivot tables is a must.
• Experience in working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• Self-starter who is comfortable with being flexible in an ever-changing environment.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $64,000- $80,000 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/15/2025.

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 Compensation Range: USD $59,850.00 - USD $86,680.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/3/2025.Employment Type: OTHER