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Horizon Media

Associate, Programmatic

New York, NY · On-site

What You'll Do The role of Associate, Programmatic seeks an analytical, creative, intellectually curious, technical, and technologically fearless individual to support the creation of tactical media ...

PMG

Commerce Programmatic Senior Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

As a Commerce Programmatic Senior Associate, you'll feel right at home here. What You Will Do * Lead the execution of programmatic campaigns, including setup, trafficking, and day-to-day management ...

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How much do programmatic associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for programmatic associate in the United States is $52,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a programmatic associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Programmatic Associate, you need a solid understanding of digital marketing concepts, data analysis, and campaign management, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with programmatic advertising platforms (such as DV360 or The Trade Desk), ad servers, and certifications like Google Ads are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you optimize campaigns and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. These skills ensure the efficient execution of ad strategies, maximized ROI, and successful client outcomes in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What is the difference between Programmatic Associate vs Media Buyer?

AspectProgrammatic AssociateMedia Buyer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, familiarity with digital advertising toolsBachelor's degree, experience with media planning and buying
Work EnvironmentDigital marketing agencies, advertising departmentsAdvertising agencies, media companies
Industry UsageCommonly used in programmatic advertising teamsUsed across traditional and digital media buying
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in digital advertising rolesRelated but more focused on media placement

The Programmatic Associate and Media Buyer roles both operate within digital advertising, often requiring similar educational backgrounds and working in related environments. While Programmatic Associates focus on automated ad buying and data analysis, Media Buyers handle direct negotiations and media placements. Both roles are essential in digital marketing teams, with overlapping skills but distinct focuses on automation versus manual media purchasing.

What does a programmatic associate do?

A Programmatic Associate is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns that are bought and sold through automated platforms. They work with demand-side platforms (DSPs) to set up campaigns, monitor performance metrics, and make data-driven recommendations to improve results. Their role often involves collaborating with account managers, analyzing audience data, and ensuring that campaign goals are met efficiently within budget.

What are some common challenges a programmatic associate faces when managing digital advertising campaigns?

Programmatic Associates often encounter challenges such as balancing multiple campaigns with varying objectives, keeping up with evolving ad technologies, and interpreting complex performance data to optimize results. It’s also common to manage communication between internal teams and external partners, ensuring all parties are aligned on campaign goals and deliverables. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting issues as they arise.
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Infographic showing various Programmatic Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,360 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Programmatic Trading Associate

DSPolitical

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

We’re looking for a Programmatic Trading Associate to join our team for the 2026 Election Cycle!
The Programmatic Trading Associate is responsible for implementing and managing programmatic advertising campaigns, utilizing data analysis to optimize performance, and ensuring the quality control of numerous campaigns during significant election cycles.

Who Are We?

DSPolitical pioneers the best integration of data and technology to persuade audiences and deliver wins for Democratic and progressive candidates, causes, and issues with the most efficient and effective digital advertising campaigns in politics and issue advocacy.

As a digital media agency, DSPolitical doesn’t just offer solutions -- we create them. Our award-winning team works hand-in-hand to develop and deploy leading-edge solutions, uniquely crafted to reach the audiences our clients need to be successful in both the public affairs and political arenas.

DSPolitical works hard to provide our clients with innovative solutions based on the diverse perspectives of our team. To that end, we’re committed to recruiting team members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 

DSPolitical is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, and all backgrounds. DSPolitical job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

  • Provides support to the Programmatic Trading Manager and Programmatic Trading team. 
  • Primarily responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of programmatic advertising campaigns. 
  • Conducts evaluations of available data, follows budgets, and synthesizes data to provide feedback. 
  • Traffic advertising campaigns according to media plans and client requirements, deciding on budget allocations in the mid-seven figures annually.
  • Conduct data analysis on audience segments and campaign performance and use findings to optimize campaigns. 
  • Adhere to strict standards in both technical and business processes and offer suggestions for improvements in best practices. 
  • Ensure quality control for hundreds of digital advertising campaigns during a major election cycle that meets client’s stated KPIs and objectives. 
  • Oversee the monitoring of client satisfaction metrics, preparing and discussing reports with the manager to decide on necessary corrective actions.
  • Execute initiatives to identify and leverage opportunities for upselling or expanding services to existing clients, coordinating approval for new offers or significant changes with the manager.

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirement
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 1 or more years of experience in politics or public affairs.
  • Background in online advertising, RTB ecosystem preferred, along with experience in one or more Demand Side Platforms (DSPs). 
  • Experience using ad-serving platforms, such as DoubleClick or Sizmek. Experience running social media advertising. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and offer and implement solutions. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DSPolitical is proud to offer: 

  • The base salary is $50,000 annually depending upon factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill level, education and location.
  • Open leave (paid time off)
  • Paid Leave for new parents
  • Health insurance (including dental and vision)
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K with company matching
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Mobile phone & internet reimbursement and much more!

Office Hours

This position is based in Washington, DC however, we are open to remote work in other states. We will be working on a hybrid basis with many team members working entirely from home. Work hours are consistently 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.


 

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