Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic

DEPT®

Freelance Associate Director, Programmatic at DEPT® driving account health and craft innovation. Focusing on strategic leadership and bridging gaps in brand awareness and performance through programmatic channels.

Posted 6/27/2026contractRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

programmatic experienceDSPsAd Serversdata strategiesdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencementoringproblem solvingcommunication

Industry Keywords

programmatic strategy1st party data3rd party dataTotal Media approachclient stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Steer the programmatic strategy for high-profile clients
Direct the implementation of 1st and 3rd party data strategies
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
Lead the evaluation and onboarding of new programmatic tech partners
Partner with Search, Social, and SEO leads for a Total Media approach
Identify and pitch proactive growth opportunities within portfolio
Manage and mentor a team of Managers and Associates

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of programmatic experience
Expertise in the Ecosystem: Deep knowledge of programmatic landscape
Platform Mastery: Advanced proficiency in multiple DSPs and Ad Servers
Leadership Presence: Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Analytical Vision: Interpret complex data sets for strategic recommendations
Proactive Problem Solving: Get sh*t done mentality

Benefits

Comp & perks

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process
Flexible work arrangements