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Overview
The Role: Programmatic Supervisor
Reporting to the Group Manager or Director, the Programmatic Supervisor at APEX is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing end-to-end programmatic media campaigns. This role includes managing a team of traders and specialists, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering innovative, performance-driven solutions for clients.
You’ll be a key player in both execution and leadership—driving campaign performance, mentoring junior talent, and maintaining high service standards across all projects.
APEX is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute full-funnel programmatic media strategies using Criteo, DV360, The Trade Desk, and Amazon DSP
- Lead campaign implementation, optimization, and performance analysis.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide programmatic specialists and assistants to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Act as a client-facing expert, providing strategic recommendations and reporting insights.
- Partner with creative, data, and analytics teams to align strategies with client goals.
- Evaluate campaign KPIs, generate insights, and refine performance tactics.
- Stay up to date with industry innovations, tools, and best practices.
- Assist with onboarding new tools and improving internal processes.
Qualifications
- 4–5+ years of hands-on experience in programmatic media, including team oversight.
- Advanced proficiency in DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and tools like Criteo, Prisma, ComScore, IAS, and MOAT.
- Strong communication and client relationship skills.
- Experience training and delegating work within high-performance teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to balance campaign execution with strategic leadership and innovation.
Additional information
Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
