Senior Analyst, Paid Media (Programmatic, Search, Social, Display, Video)

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Kepler’s Optimization and Innovation team (Digital Media Team) is made up of forward-thinking media traders with ad platform optimization expertise across biddable media channels (specifically Amazon Ads, social, SEM, video/Advanced TV, and programmatic DSP media: audio, DOOH, native, display, etc.) and a keen sense of macro marketing, data policy, and technology trends. 

This team is not simply a trading desk - you are a strategic biddable media expert who will be client-facing, partner-facing, and seen as an internal expert for brainstorming future-proof ad tech solutions that drive client value and solve/automate internal workflow challenges.

The Role: 

As a Senior Analyst, Paid Media you will play a crucial role on our team, serving as a client point of contact and owning the execution and optimization of various digital advertising programs. Your responsibilities will include project management and leading multiple program management and innovation aspects. Success in this role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills, a natural leadership ability, and a creative problem-solving mindset with a strong data-driven approach.

Please note, the official title for this position will be "Senior Analyst, Optimization & Innovation", upon hire.

What You Will Do:

• Refine your expertise in leveraging digital media channels for maximum impact – including social (Facebook, Twitter), video everywhere (Advanced TV: YouTube, Hulu, TV Networks, FireTV, Roku, etc), programmatic media via DSPs (audio, display/native, Digital Out of Home/DOOH, etc) with an emphasis on search (SEM/PPC: Google, Bing, etc).
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for assigned clients and vendors; track, escalate and solve client issues
• Partner with clients to understand their business goals, marketing objectives, and competitive constraints
• Work closely with your Optimization & Innovation Manager and other Kepler team members to design and execute sophisticated programs that deliver breakthrough client results
• Manage one or more Optimization & Innovation Analysts
• Execute and monitor all aspects of campaign setup; measure performance using sophisticated data analysis
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and annual client insights and strategy reports; contribute to all aspects of ongoing program analysis         

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1-3+ years of full-time digital optimization experience required (e.g., Google AdWords/Adsense, DSP/Display Trading, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, PMDs, mobile analytics, site optimization) 
• Strong interest and/or experience in client services and digital media (display, mobile, social, search, etc.)
• Ability to “do what it takes” and manage a complex workload that spans program execution, analysis, and client communications
• Strong analytical skills, and comfort with MS Excel, data analysis and internet technologies
• Excellent listening and communication skills with strong ability to create and build relationships
• Ability to self-manage, juggle multiple priorities and pay strong attention to details
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, collaborative team environment    

Kepler is a people first organization. If this roles piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others. 

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