Programmatic Trader (Advertising)

CivicSciencePittsburgh, PA, US

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Job Description

Every day, CivicScience gathers opinions from millions of consumers on thousands of topics that provide high-velocity insights to leading brands. If there's a question critical to the marketing strategy of the Global 2000, CivicScience has the data.

Overview

CivicScience improves data-driven advertising across the open Web through the use of responsibly sourced, high-quality audience segments, without dependence on third-party cookies. We are seeking a detail-oriented Programmatic Trader to join our Advertising team and leverage the direct user engagement of our consumer insights platform.

You'll be a key player on our growing Trading team, driving the success of programmatic campaigns across DSPs and SSPs, while owning full-funnel campaign execution from launch through optimization and performance analysis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, takes initiative without being prompted, and brings fresh, strategic ideas to the table.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Campaign Management : Independently launch and optimize programmatic ad campaigns via leading DSPs (The Trade Desk, Viant, Basis) and SSPs (Xandr Curate, Index Exchange, Media.net)
Technical Execution : Handle all pre-launch setups, including pixel creation, creative trafficking, audits, and measurement tracking
Performance Optimization : Monitor campaign health and drive performance across KPIs through continuous data-driven adjustments and strategic thinking
Collaboration & Strategy : Partner with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management) to build tailored campaign strategies that meet advertiser goals
Troubleshooting & Insights : Resolve PMP deliver challenges and identify revenue opportunities, even with limited data
Measurement-Driven Focus : Own measurement studies and real-time performance analytics to validate and refine strategy
Innovation-First Approach : Bring new ideas and proactive solutions to enhance processes, tools, and outcomes across the trading organization
Trusted Technical Liaison : Act as a key technical point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients

Qualifications & Experience

3+ years of hands-on DSP experience, launching and optimizing campaigns

3+ years working with SSPs, including direct deal ID setups and PMP execution

Strong command of audience targeting, first- and third-party data strategies, and measurement best practices

Proficiency with Excel and campaign analytics platforms

Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders

Analytical and solutions-driven mindset with the ability to think strategically and act tactically

Proficiency in Google Workspace products, HubSpot, and other ad tech products

Benefits & Expectations

Join a company that values innovation and creativity and works with cutting-edge ad tech to influence major business decisions, shape the future of advertising, and make a real-world impact. Benefits include :

Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents

Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

Employee assistance programs

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Travel and educational opportunities

This is a remote (work from home) role with flexibility, autonomy, and a preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.

Working at CivicScience

CivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. Our three business units - Media Partnerships, CivicScience Intelligence, and Advertising Solutions - work together to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.

We've been recognized for our work in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Supplier, Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 (winner), and Mental Health America’s Bell Seal program (Gold winner, 2024 & 2025).

More about CivicScience

CivicScience is a consumer analytics and advertising platform. Our proprietary, always on, data collection engine captures over 1M survey responses daily, creating the most dynamic, real-time understanding of consumer wants, needs, and intentions in a constantly changing world. Powered by our premium media partnerships, our attitudinal database helps brands and media companies retain and grow existing customers while reaching and acquiring new ones.

Our clients use CivicScience's unique dataset to inform advertising, communications, product, and financial strategies that drive superior business outcomes. Join the conversation.

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Programmatic Trader • Pittsburgh, PA, US