Junior Specialist Programmatic Advertising (m/w/d)

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com [wppmedia.com]. 2751 - Programmatic Account Manager - UK About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact We are looking for an Account Manager to join the M&S programmatic team at Mindshare UK, working the in the programmatic department of 33 specialists.  Reporting to the Programmatic Account Director, you will be integral to achieving client goals by developing and optimizing activity as part of integrated, multi-channel programmatic campaigns. You will execute best in class programmatic strategy whilst developing insightful commentary through data analysis. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: * Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. * Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. * Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Campaign Management * Oversight of the implementation, management, and daily optimisation of campaign activity. To ensure that you excel in reaching your client objectives and KPIs * Competently create programmatic first media plans designed to achieve specified KPIs, prepare rationale documents and present confidently to clients. * Understand the products and solutions that could be relevant for clients that have been developed within the group. * Take ownership of some elements of the testing plans of your clients and suggest innovative ideas for testing, including planning, executing & evaluating tests with methodical accuracy Client and Partner Management * Create programmatic strategy for client portfolio, ensuring strategy is clear and most appropriate to the client's objectives and KPIs * Direct client servicing exposure with regular contact via regular calls, campaign briefings and presenting performance in detail * Complete client reporting and analyse campaign results extracting insight to provide recommendations for future activity * Develop strong relationships with media owners and other service providers to select the most appropriate suppliers for campaigns. People Management * Working with your line manager to ensure the effective management of more junior team members, ensuring workloads are sufficiently monitored & prioritised to ensure deadlines are met. * Working with line manager and team leadership to help train and develop junior team members. Leading by example to motivate and encourage those with less experience. Operational Excellence * The appropriate use of tools to drive accountability in programmatic buying, operational efficiencies, and actionable business insights, with the scoping of agreed client outputs. * Ensure financial accuracy, integrating the planning and buying process, and reconciliation of spends, including client terms and programmatic fees, via buying templates and processes. * Support on the day-to-day QA process, minimizing errors and ensuring consistent and accurate adherence to process with both teams locally and in the Global Hub Skills & Experience * Passionate about programmatic activation and driving continued excellence. * Confidence in core trading platforms, DV360, TTD and Amazon, plus tracking and verification solutions such as Flashtalking and Double Verify. * Ability to translate technical and complex points to non-technical audiences and coach others to do the same. * Analytically minded with an aptitude for handling large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights * Ability to develop and execute comprehensive testing roadmaps in the Programmatic space – audience, media, creative * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, will be particularly important in building & developing client and supplier relationships * Ability to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries. About you * Think of how you will interview against competencies and measurable criteria such as; leadership, teamwork, problem solving, dealing with difficult situations for example Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 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Budapest, Skopje, Zagreb, Split Note: Please submit your application in English. DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a Junior Programmatic Consultant, who is 100% enthusiastic about the topics of advertising and data, that will also bring our game to the next level and help our client but also the team to grow. The Programmatic team is part of DEPT® 's EMEA team, with team members located across Europe. Within our paid media teams, our certified programmatic advertising specialists help our clients to effectively purchase digital media which contribute to the clients goals. Whether through real-time bidding or direct deals with publishers, we make sure to drive the best results. We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Programmatic Consultant to join our team. The Programmatic specialist will be responsible for managing programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, optimizing campaigns for performance, providing insights and recommendations to clients and team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity in becoming a specialist in the programmatic advertising field, with an understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem and experience in managing campaigns on the Amazon Advertising platform, experience working with other DSPs is also preferable. Channel experience required for this role includes: video, display, and CTV. WHAT YOU’LL DO * You are constantly looking for the latest developments and opportunities that add value for the customer and are critical of the work we deliver. * You are interested in programmatic advertising, data and new technologies. * You are able to support devising strategies and turn them into best in class tactics for great clients. * With your knowledge you are able to support developing a plan that not only advises the most suitable creatives, but also how we effectively reach the target group and efficiently achieve the client's objectives. * You translate the results into insights, advice and new plans that you can present clearly at every level. * Manage programmatic campaigns on DV360 & Amazon DSP, alongside other DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges if necessary. * You are able to analyze campaign data to provide insights and recommendations to Senior team members and clients. * Deliver and present work with data-driven insight and analytics both internally and externally. WHAT YOU BRING * Hands-on experience with advertising (experience level is flexible, we value motivation and growth mindset) - internships count! * Understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, DMPs, ad exchanges, and key digital formats; * Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data to optimize and improve campaign performance; * Experience or interest in working with formats such as display, video, and CTV; * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders; * A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the confidence to bring in your own ideas; * Passion for advertising and curiosity for new tools, platforms, and innovations. WE OFFER Please note that benefits may vary by location. Feel free to reach out to your recruiter for more details * Hybrid working policy * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021. * Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. WHO ARE WE? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? 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