Irvington, NY Hybrid Employment $60,000 – $75,000

Attention Arc is hiring a Programmatic Trader

Responsibilities

  • Apply strong working knowledge of platforms such as Google Campaign Manager 360, DV360, The Trade Desk, and other DSPs.
  • Implement and validate tracking tags to ensure accurate measurement, optimization, and alignment with client KPIs.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and platform teams to ensure reporting structures reflect the right success metrics.
  • Build and deliver clear, actionable performance reports that highlight meaningful insights for the media planning team and clients.
  • Monitor pacing and performance in-platform, assessing progress against benchmarks and proactively troubleshooting issues.
  • Analyze performance using Excel, Tableau, SQL, or Python to uncover patterns, diagnose challenges, and guide optimization paths.
  • Develop audience and targeting strategies rooted in client goals, audience insights, and platform behaviors.
  • Build and manage bidding strategies tailored to campaign objectives across multiple programmatic environments.
  • Oversee ongoing optimization and day-to-day execution — including bid adjustments, budget allocation, forecasting, strategic testing, and iterative refinement.
  • Maintain rigorous quality assurance practices to ensure accuracy and excellence across all campaign components.
  • Strategically allocate budget across tactics to maximize performance and efficiency.
  • Evaluate large datasets to inform both high-level recommendations and nuanced tactical shifts.
  • Continuously review tactic performance and reallocate budgets to higher-performing line items.
  • Develop data-backed optimization strategies throughout the duration of each campaign, balancing client feedback, platform insights, and analytical outputs.
  • Share insights clearly and confidently, helping internal teams and clients understand not only what happened, but why — and what we should do next.
  • Participate actively in internal discussions, partner sessions, and cross-team meetings to expand perspective and strengthen collaboration.
  • Demonstrate fluency in campaign management and optimization techniques across display, mobile, video, OTT, CTV, and audio.
  • Educate internal teams and clients on industry shifts, platform updates, and strategic implications to help the broader team move with clarity and confidence.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of hands-on experience with DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360, MediaMath, or comparable platforms.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Python, or Google Data Studio, with the ability to transform data into meaningful stories.
  • Strong understanding of programmatic mechanics — bid strategies, pacing, forecasting, audience building, and optimization frameworks.
  • Clear, confident communication skills grounded in Clarity — distilling complexity into insights that move work forward.
  • A collaborative spirit aligned to No Sidelines — sharing information proactively, asking for input, and working across teams without ego.
  • An ownership mindset aligned to All In — taking responsibility for outcomes, preparing thoroughly, and following through consistently.
  • Curiosity and analytical depth aligned to Move With Curiosity — seeking to understand not just the mechanics of the work, but the meaning behind the numbers.
  • Integrity, empathy, and thoughtful communication aligned to Truth With Heart — especially when offering feedback or surfacing challenges.

Benefits

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Competitive Parental Leave
  • Flexible work set-up, remote and hybrid working is available and encouraged
  • Mental health support
  • Annual agency contribution to 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare FSA
  • Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
  • Carrot Fertility and family-building support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Structure: Activation team

Additional Information

  • You must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.
Required Skills
DSPs such as The Trade DeskDV360MediaMathor comparable platforms.ExcelTableauPythonor Google Data Studiowith the ability to transform data intoplatforms such as Google Campaign Manage DSPs such as The Trade DeskDV360MediaMathor comparable platforms.ExcelTableauPythonor Google Data Studiowith the ability to transform data intoplatforms such as Google Campaign Manage
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Attention Arc

Attention Arc brings together the strengths of McKinney Media and LWD to form a modern media agency built for brands that believe how you invest matters just as much as where you invest.

We connect strategy, activation, and measurement into one continuous system—so every decision is informed, every investment is deliberate, and every outcome is tied to real business results.

Our approach follows the arc of how attention becomes action: Attract with strategy, Resonate through activation, and Convert with measurement. We combine human expertise with technology at scale to bring intention to every media decision and drive measurable growth.

With proprietary tools like ClientIQ, AudiencePro, and SmartMatch360®, we deliver faster insights, sharper targeting, and continuous optimization across the media lifecycle.

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