About the Role
VML is seeking a Media Manager, Programmatic to support a large and innovative automotive client. You will be responsible for building, activating, and optimizing programmatic campaigns based upon client KPIs, as well as maintaining and analyzing campaign performance data.
Responsibilities
- Working in multiple DSPs such as DV360 and TheTradeDesk
- Management of client campaigns including strategy, issuing RFPs, managing optimization, trafficking and reporting to assure client success
- Creates and refines internal and client-facing performance reports with in-depth analyses of marketing campaigns
- Provides frequent progress reports regarding online marketing efforts and performance metrics to clients
- Presents recommendations to managers, clients and prospects
- Assists in the management of tagging and tracking URLs
- Executes media plans within DSPs, publishers, networks, and managed partner relationships
Requirements
- Ability to manage high volume of campaigns with large budgets simultaneously with incredible attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with effective resolution of conflicting priorities
- Exceptional problem-resolution skills including the ability to think creatively in the development of ideas/solutions
- Proactive, self-starter willing to learn new things
- Ability to work well individually as well as in a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills
- Great organizational and time management skills
Skills
- Programmatic Media
- DSPs such as DV360 or TheTradeDesk
- Traditional banners, mobile, video, social and cross device media tactics
- DCM Trafficking and Reporting or other 3rd party ad servers
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-3 years in digital with a focus in Programmatic Media
- Agency experience required
Salary/Compensations
- $45,000—$100,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
About the Company
- VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth.
- VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.
- In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions.
- VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
- VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
- Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
Equal Opportunity
- WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.
- We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
