Programmatic Trader Job at Scale Marketing, Chicago, IL

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  • Scale Marketing
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

This range is provided by Scale Marketing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Scale Marketing Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (3 days/week in office) Join the team driving data-powered digital success. Scale Marketing is expanding our Programmatic Trading team! We’re looking for a Programmatic Trader who’s passionate about optimizing campaigns, analyzing performance, and delivering measurable results. In this role, you’ll be at the intersection of buying, analysis, and strategy , working closely with leadership, client services, data analytics, and operations teams. You’ll directly trade, execute, and optimize campaigns across DSPs and social media platforms—while gaining exposure to media mix modeling, traditional media planning, and advanced analytics. This is an exciting opportunity to shape performance for a diverse client portfolio and grow within a fast-scaling agency. What You’ll Do Monitor and optimize programmatic and social media campaigns to meet and exceed KPIs. Manage daily bidding, buying, and pacing across DSPs and social platforms. Create, execute, and report on campaigns using internal and third-party tools. Deliver regular performance reporting and actionable insights (weekly, monthly, quarterly). Collaborate with cross-functional teams on pre-campaign analysis, post-campaign insights, troubleshooting, and ad operations. Leverage large datasets in Excel and BI tools for performance analysis and strategy refinement. What We’re Looking For Experience with DSPs (Viant, StackAdapt, The Trade Desk) and social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat) preferred. Strong mathematical and analytical skills—comfortable working with large datasets. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with BI tools. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a start-up mindset. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A desire to grow your career as Scale Marketing continues to expand. What We Value Solution-Oriented – You solve challenges with creativity and speed. Lean Forward – You anticipate trends and opportunities. Strategic Thinking – You connect the dots between data and performance. Team Player – You collaborate and share knowledge freely. Gets the Job Done – You own results and follow through. Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with generous employer contributions. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Hybrid work schedule in our collaborative Chicago office. Company-sponsored events and team-building experiences. About Scale Marketing Scale Marketing merges business insight, media expertise, and analytics to deliver marketing strategies that work. We optimize campaigns, test relentlessly, and treat our clients’ businesses like our own—always striving for measurable results. Ready to trade smarter, optimize faster, and grow your career? Apply today and be part of a team that’s scaling success. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60654 Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing Industries Advertising Services and Marketing Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scale Marketing by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Media Buyer jobs in Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $96,800.00-$121,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$75,000.00 2 months ago LN Media & Sponsorship || Regional Brand Manager Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$92,000.00 9 hours ago Specialist, Local Media Planning (Media Planner) Chicago, IL $59,850.00-$82,740.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$55,000.00 5 days ago Franklin Park, IL $90,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Niles, IL $68,000.00-$70,000.00 12 hours ago Chicago, IL $65,000.00-$75,000.00 5 hours ago Niles, IL $68,000.00-$70,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$90,000.00 5 hours ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $90,000.00-$117,000.00 2 weeks ago Supervisor, Local Media Planning (Media Planner) Chicago, IL $73,910.00-$106,260.00 1 week ago Manager, Social Media & Influencer Marketing Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Deerfield, IL $55,000.00-$88,000.00 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scale Marketing

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Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, 3 days per week,

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