Programmatic Analyst (DWA) Home Careers at Merkle All Openings Location: Austin, TX. Company Description: DWA is now part of Merkle, a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agencys heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 5,500 employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 24 additional offices in the US and 25 offices in Europe and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network. Job Description: The programmatic team is a group driven to deliver highly effective campaigns through data targeting, audience targeting, and contextual targeting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with programmatic trading in self-service demand side platforms (DSPs). The Programmatic Analyst will be a great communicator and ready to lead the team in implementing programmatic media buys across the agency. Responsibilities: Suggest programmatic strategy and tactics that coordinate with and augment the overall media plan objectives for DWAs B2B clients Create and actively manage and optimize programmatic campaigns in DSPs Be consistently curious and inquisitive learn how platforms work, and more importantly, learn how to game them Manage campaigns across programmatic mobile, display, video, OTT, CTV, and audio Understand how data from various channels can help the overall customer journey for each client account Identify, suggest, and setup private marketplace deals Continually acquire knowledge by maintaining relationships with key programmatic vendors in DWAs portfolio Actively monitor campaign KPIs via reporting Produce and present engaging campaign analysis to clients, demonstrating the effectiveness of planning, testing, and media optimization and management Provide insight and guidance to members of the integrated media team Maintain and stay current on industry news and research Qualifications: 0-1 years of hands-on experience with one or more of the following DSPs: Google DoubleClick Bid Manager, TheTradeDesk, DataXu, Amazon Advertising Platform, Adobe/TubeMogul, and Sizmek DoubleClick Campaign Manager/DoubleClick Bid Manager certifications are preferred but not required Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented and organized Able to multitask and work well under pressure Positive team player Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree Additional Information: Merkle fosters a diverse environment that encourages original thinking about our business and empowers us to communicate with a global world of customers. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity of thought as they help us challenge and refine our solutions. Merkle, as a best-in-class marketing agency, welcomes big ideas, and believes they can come from anywhere. Apply Now More Information: Graduate Opportunities: Whether you're still studying, recently graduated or are already working and fancy a career hop, we could have a perfect opportunity for you. Experienced Hires: Leverage your expertise, challenge the status quo and grow your career at Merkle. About this Location: Austin, TX