Job Description
The Media Trader is responsible for performing all assigned activities related to trade desk planning and managing programmatic advertising campaigns for online advertising clients. Media Trader will execute and optimize display, video, and mobile programmatic or real-time bidding (RTB) campaigns.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop strategies to achieve campaign goals.
- Coordinate with exchange partners to optimize and troubleshoot as necessary.
- Work through ROI models to ensure ad systems get more profitable over time.
- Liaise with internal partners such as Account Management, Media and Ad Ops teams to implement and execute campaigns.
- Produce analytical, status and campaign performance reports.
- Collaborate with the trading desk team on RFPs, strategy, and other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability coordinating diverse groups of people to a successful outcome
- Effective time management in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to handle multiple assignments and prioritize tasks based on shifting needs
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills using a variety of media
- Excellent project management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat and able to quickly master internal systems and applications.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS degree required, with concentration in Marketing, Math or Statistics a plus
- 0-2 years experience
- Proven self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform in a fast paced environment with dynamic job responsibilities and priorities.
- Strong analytical, written and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of MS Excel (Pivots and Macros a plus).
- Understanding of how the Web functions.
- Experience with web languages including HTML, JavaScript, and SQL a plus.
- Experience in digital agency advertising a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee will spend up to 50% of time sitting at desk, typing on keyboard, viewing computer monitor, answering telephone calls
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check; job-related tests may be required.
EEO
USIM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, gender, gender identity, registered domestic partner status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. USIM also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of USIM, and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of USIM, including supervisors and co-workers. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
