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The programmatic trading specialist is part of the Advertiser Solutions team, taking responsibility for advertisers' campaigns in the Activate platform. Activate is an end to end solution that puts ...

About the Role You will be a subject matter expert and programmatic sales specialist for the NYT data ad products, and be able to partner with Business Analytics to provide accurate and frequent ...

Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $140K/yr

Supervisor, Programmatic has a passion for the industry and experience creating & delivering ... Globally, we are home to more than 10,000 specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 69 ...

Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $140K/yr

Supervisor, Programmatic has a passion for the industry and experience creating & delivering ... Globally, we are home to more than 10,000 specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 69 ...

Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $140K/yr

Supervisor, Programmatic has a passion for the industry and experience creating & delivering ... Globally, we are home to more than 10,000 specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 69 ...

Supervisor, Programmatic

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $139K/yr

Supervisor, Programmatic has a passion for the industry and experience creating & delivering ... Globally, we are home to more than 10,000 specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 69 ...

Supervisor, Programmatic

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $139K/yr

Supervisor, Programmatic has a passion for the industry and experience creating & delivering ... Globally, we are home to more than 10,000 specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 69 ...

Programmatic Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $88K/yr

About the Role You will be a subject matter expert and programmatic sales specialist for the NYT data ad products, and be able to partner with Business Analytics to provide accurate and frequent ...

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How much do programmatic specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for programmatic specialist in the United States is $67,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a programmatic specialist?

To thrive as a Programmatic Specialist, you need strong analytical abilities, digital marketing experience, and a solid understanding of programmatic advertising platforms, often backed by a relevant degree or certifications. Familiarity with tools like Google DV360, The Trade Desk, DSPs, SSPs, and Google Analytics is essential, along with knowledge of ad operations and data management platforms (DMPs). Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail make someone stand out in this position. These skills are key to optimizing campaigns, ensuring accurate media buying, and driving measurable results for clients or employers.

What does a programmatic specialist do?

A typical day for a Programmatic Specialist involves setting up and monitoring digital advertising campaigns, analyzing performance data, and making optimizations to achieve campaign objectives. Specialists work closely with account managers, creative teams, and data analysts to ensure ads are targeted effectively and budgets are maximized. Regular tasks include troubleshooting delivery issues, providing campaign reports, and staying updated on the latest industry trends and technologies. The role is both analytical and collaborative, offering opportunities to work on diverse projects and continuously develop technical and strategic skills.

What is a programmatic specialist?

A Programmatic Specialist is a digital advertising professional who manages automated, data-driven ad campaigns. They use demand-side platforms (DSPs) to buy and optimize ad placements in real-time, ensuring efficient targeting and performance. Their role involves analyzing campaign data, adjusting bidding strategies, and ensuring ads reach the right audience. They collaborate with media buyers, analysts, and creative teams to maximize ad effectiveness.

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Infographic showing various Programmatic Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,077 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Programmatic Trading Specialist

PubMatic

New York, NY • On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

About the Role:
We're hiring a Programmatic Trading Specialist to join our growing team in New York on a hybrid schedule. (3 days in office).
The successful candidate will have a unique ability to combine their programmatic trading knowledge, technical and creative thinking with strong communication skills.
The programmatic trading specialist is part of the Advertiser Solutions team, taking responsibility for advertisers' campaigns in the Activate platform. Activate is an end to end solution that puts buyers in control of their media buying strategy, while simultaneously driving more revenue to publishers. They help clients plan, set up, optimize, troubleshoot and measure their programmatic campaigns. They are also helping document processes and suggesting platform improvements, as Activate scales.
What You'll Do:
  • Own sizeable client budgets throughout the entire media buying lifecycle, from media planning, execution, optimization, reporting, analysis and insights
  • Drive repeatable, scalable client successes by leveraging your strong background and track record of achievements in programmatic media trading
  • Oversee quality of campaign set-up and ongoing performance against client objectives, ensuring client satisfaction is fully met
  • Treat client campaigns as your own- always looking for ways to optimize budgets and improve upon current tactics
  • Respond to client requests in a timely manner
  • Participate in client meetings as a subject matter expert
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of programmatic media plans/buys
  • Identify new opportunities or processes to work more efficiently both internally/externally

Who You Are:
  • 2+ years of hands-on programmatic trading experience is a must
  • Applied knowledge of key industry partners for fraud, viewability, brand safety, data and similar
  • Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
  • Proactive approach
  • Process-oriented with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize various requests and responsibilities.

Additional Information
Return to Office: PubMatic employees throughout the globe have returned to our offices via a hybrid work schedule (3 days "in office" and 2 days "working remotely") that is intended to maximize collaboration, innovation, and productivity among teams and across functions.
Benefits: Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide such as, paid leave programs, paid holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, physical and financial wellness programs, unlimited DTO in the US (that we actually require you to use!), reimbursement for mobile and fully stocked pantries plus in-office catered lunches 5 days per week.
Diversity and Inclusion: PubMatic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don't just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About PubMatic
PubMatic is one of the world's leading scaled digital advertising platforms, offering more transparent advertising solutions to publishers, media buyers, commerce companies and data owners, allowing them to harness the power and potential of the open internet to drive better business outcomes.
Founded in 2006 with the vision that data-driven decisioning would be the future of digital advertising, we enable content creators to run a more profitable advertising business, which in turn allows them to invest back into the multi-screen and multi-format content that consumers demand.
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Compensation Disclosure
In accordance with applicable law, the below salary range provided is PubMatic's reasonable estimate of the total compensation for this role. New hires and current team members are typically compensated toward the middle of our pay range. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary PubMatic also offers a bonus, restricted stock units, and a competitive benefits package.
Total Compensation Range
$100,000-$125,000 USD