Manager Programmatic Advertising Jobs in Chicago, IL

Company Description

Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands.

Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and proving ground for marketing leaders - CEOs, CMOs, sales leaders, and technology pioneers - and we continue to drive the industry with peerless talent and relentless innovation.

From the start, we've known that achieving growth for our clients requires understanding and connecting with real people where they live and work, in ways they value.

In an AI era, we remain ""Guided By Humanity,"" a phrase that describes our foundational belief that human expertise must remain in the driver's seat, supported by the best processes and technology.

With our proprietary capabilities and Publicis Media's industry-leading resources and clout, we create ideas that move people and drive transformative business outcomes for brands.

Job Description

The Programmatic Analyst is an entry-level role focused on supporting the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. You will assist in campaign setup, QA, reporting, and billing reconciliation while gaining exposure to advanced programmatic strategies and technologies. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in digital media and programmatic advertising. 

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage programmatic campaigns across display, video, mobile, and social platforms under guidance from senior team members.  
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to best practices throughout the campaign lifecycle, including trafficking and QA.  
• Maintain organized campaign documentation and shared repositories.  
• Handle daily campaign maintenance, troubleshooting, and pacing adjustments.  
• Assist in preparing client-facing performance reports and ensure data quality.  
• Support inventory assessments and contribute to proposals for new client opportunities.  
• Manage delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, and campaign artifacts for timely launches.  
• Traffic campaign tags into DSPs and other ad technology environments.  
• Build and manage campaigns in billing systems 
• Provide monthly auditing reports and assist with billing reconciliation.  
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to learn optimization strategies and emerging trends.  
• Collaborate with internal teams and technology partners to resolve campaign issues.  

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience running hands-to-keys programmatic or paid social media campaigns preferred. 
• Hands-on experience with DSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP) and familiarity with DMPs/CDPs.  
• Strong understanding of programmatic metrics. 
• Strong troubleshooting, QA discipline, and project management skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.  
• Resourceful, curious, and motivated with a passion for innovation and continuous learning. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred 

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,360.00/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 9/4/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME