Manager, Programmatic

Real Chemistry

Manager, Programmatic responsible for managing digital advertising campaigns at Real Chemistry. Supporting client relationships and performance goals through optimization and analytics.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital media buying and trading, with a strong focus on campaign management, optimization, and performance analysis. Proficient in utilizing tools like Google Campaign Manager and DSPs to drive client success through data-driven strategies.

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Digital Media BuyingGoogle Campaign ManagerProgrammatic OptimizationAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Digital Media BuyingProgrammatic OptimizationCampaign ManagementPerformance AnalysisReportingTroubleshootingPacing AnalysisExcelGoogle SheetsAd Server Terminology

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOwnershipAccountabilityIndependently Manage Tasks

Tools & Technologies

Google Campaign ManagerDSPsGoogle Suite

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaReal-Time BiddingKey Account CampaignsClient KPIsPerformance Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively manage key account campaigns end-to-end, including trafficking, buying execution, ongoing optimizations, and media planning support
Launch, track, and optimize real-time bidding campaigns to ensure client KPIs and performance goals are consistently met (paid search and social experience a plus)
Support client services through creative testing, pacing, delivery monitoring, and performance tracking
Troubleshoot technical serving issues, buying discrepancies, and reporting errors
Partner with Ad Ops and Analytics teams to analyze campaign performance and develop actionable optimization recommendations
Provide regular campaign reports, performance updates, and optimization insights to internal and external stakeholders as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of digital media buying/trading experience in an agency setting
Solid hands-on experience with Google Campaign Manager and DSPs, including trafficking, reporting, and troubleshooting
Strong working knowledge of programmatic optimization levers and ad server terminology (impressions, clicks, conversions, CTRs, CPMs, etc.)
Proficiency in Google Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently manage tasks and projects with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets for reporting, pacing analysis, and performance troubleshooting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses