Senior Analyst, Programmatic

Company description Senior Analyst, Programmatic At Publicis Collective, we know tomorrow’s challenges won’t be solved by today’s solutions. It’s why we support our teams with the resources and tools they need to continue redefining the future of marketing. It’s also why clients rely on us to lead the way in connecting media, data, technology, and teams by what matters most – business outcomes.    Publicis Collective’s consultative practitioners are catalysts for business growth and innovation, we’re more than media experts. We are an incubator for high-performing talent and a launchpad for ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible.    As part of the global Publicis Media network, we’re backed by the power, scale, and benefits of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest and most celebrated marketing and communications platforms on the planet.      How are we different? There are three core values at the center of our approach that help us stay ahead – curious, open, and driven.      Curious - A deep curiosity compels us to go beyond the brief to deliver exceptional outcomes.      Open - We value diverse perspectives and new ways of working.     Driven - We are ambitious, rigorous, self-disciplined, and resilient in our pursuit of excellence.     If you're a collaborative and enterprising practitioner with a passion for media and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.    Let's shape the future together. Overview The Senior Programmatic Analyst will own strategic planning and campaign execution for a major national streaming client, supporting a high-profile platform known for its live sports, entertainment, and premium content. This role is both strategic and tactical in scope, requiring the Senior Programmatic Analyst to independently develop actionable campaign insights while overseeing execution and implementation with the support of Programmatic Analysts. This role will train Programmatic Analysts on client specific requirements, providing expertise in optimization strategies and guidance on best practices related to client communication. The ideal candidate will have prior online trafficking and campaign management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and prior experience with bid management platforms and active campaign optimization. Responsibilities Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both independently, and in support of Campaign Managers Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and adherence to programmatic best practices throughout the full programmatic campaign life-cycle Maintain and organize campaign-specific materials in teams shared document repository Handle daily campaign maintenance, including internal questions regarding tracking and status of various campaigns Assist in the development of client-facing campaign performance reports Contribute to the assessment of inventory availability and the formulation of proposals for new client opportunities Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch Traffic campaign tags into ad exchange environments Oversee the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing and performance Provide monthly auditing reports to Agency partners & actualize bill/pay systems when applicable Participate in regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing Work with technology partners in order to secure support for daily campaign management and implementation questions Leverage AI-based tools to enhance Programmatic Activation efficiency and campaign performance. Interpret AI-driven performance signals, attribution insights, and model outputs to develop optimization narratives, elevate reporting quality, and provide actionable recommendations to internal teams and clients. Guide and validate platform automation and workflows, applying human oversight to ensure AI-driven optimizations align with client objectives, brand safety requirements, and programmatic best practices while supporting and mentoring junior analysts. Qualifications 2+years of experience within programmatic experience working with RTB, DSPs, ad exchanges, ad servers, verification partners, and other supply platforms Working knowledge in technologies such as The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, DoubleClick Bid Manager, Facebook and X APIs Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements  Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting Strong analytics and mathematics, organizational, and communication skills Project management and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” 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 . All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-EO2 Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/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. 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 12/5/2026.
Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both independently, and in support of Campaign Managers Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and adherence to programmatic best practices throughout the full programmatic campaign life-cycle Maintain and organize campaign-specific materials in teams shared document repository Handle daily campaign maintenance, including internal questions regarding tracking and status of various campaigns Assist in the development of client-facing campaign performance reports Contribute to the assessment of inventory availability and the formulation of proposals for new client opportunities Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch Traffic campaign tags into ad exchange environments Oversee the campaign QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing and performance Provide monthly auditing reports to Agency partners & actualize bill/pay systems when applicable Participate in regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing Work with technology partners in order to secure support for daily campaign management and implementation questions Leverage AI-based tools to enhance Programmatic Activation efficiency and campaign performance. Interpret AI-driven performance signals, attribution insights, and model outputs to develop optimization narratives, elevate reporting quality, and provide actionable recommendations to internal teams and clients. Guide and validate platform automation and workflows, applying human oversight to ensure AI-driven optimizations align with client objectives, brand safety requirements, and programmatic best practices while supporting and mentoring junior analysts.
2+years of experience within programmatic experience working with RTB, DSPs, ad exchanges, ad servers, verification partners, and other supply platforms Working knowledge in technologies such as The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, DoubleClick Bid Manager, Facebook and X APIs Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements  Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting Strong analytics and mathematics, organizational, and communication skills Project management and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel