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Programmatic Specialist

United States, Seattle 74000.00 - 98000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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Job Description

This role is built for a detail-driven, data-minded marketer who loves digging into platforms, testing hypotheses, and improving performance. You’ll work closely with strategy, analytics, and creative partners to bring smart, effective programmatic campaigns to life.

Job Responsibility

  • Execute, manage, and optimize omnichannel programmatic campaigns, primarily within The Trade Desk
  • Support Media Strategy with audience forecasting, CPM estimates, targeting approaches, inventory availability, and channel recommendations
  • Ensure accurate campaign setup, trafficking, and execution across all in-platform buys
  • Partner with Ad Ops and Analytics to evaluate performance, pull insights, and recommend optimizations
  • Champion ongoing A/B testing across audiences, creative, formats, and tactics to improve results
  • Monitor daily pacing to ensure campaigns deliver in line with approved budgets
  • Flag potential over-delivery or under-delivery early and collaborate on solutions
  • Work with Creative teams to recommend the appropriate number and types of creative assets by channel and tactic
  • Collaborate closely with Media Strategy, Ad Ops, Analytics, Paid Social, and Creative teams to ensure alignment and campaign success
  • Stay current on programmatic trends, platform updates, new ad formats, and emerging best practices
  • Model and champion Co’s Core Values: Fueled by Curiosity
  • Find a Way
  • Play Offense
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Give a Damn
  • Enjoy the Ride

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience managing programmatic campaigns
  • agency experience preferred
  • Hands-on experience with The Trade Desk required
  • experience with other DSPs a plus
  • Familiarity with Google Ads Manager, Google Analytics 4, and Looker Studio
  • Working knowledge of conversion tracking and Google Tag Manager preferred
  • Exposure to YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Google Display Network a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and comfort working in-platform
  • A test-and-learn mindset and eagerness to grow across channels

Nice to have

Exposure to YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Google Display Network a plus

What we offer

  • 20 PTO days annually + 12 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans (one fully covered by Co)
  • 401(k) with profit-sharing
  • Home office stipend + monthly cell and internet allowance
  • Family & Medical Leave: After state program approval, Co covers the pay gap so employees receive 100% of their regular salary for the 12-week leave period

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