Junior Programmatic Consultant

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our EMEA Creative & Media team. Our team is a vibrant mix of media talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Media Planners and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Logitech, Just Eat Takeaway, Foot Locker & Meta.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Junior Programmatic Consultant, who is 100% enthusiastic about the topics of advertising and data, that will also bring our game to the next level and help our client but also the team to grow.

The Programmatic team is part of DEPT® 's EMEA team, with team members located across Europe. Within our paid media teams, our certified programmatic advertising specialists help our clients to effectively purchase digital media which contribute to the clients goals. Whether through real-time bidding or direct deals with publishers, we make sure to drive the best results.

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Programmatic Consultant to join our team. The Programmatic specialist will be responsible for managing programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, optimizing campaigns for performance, providing insights and recommendations to clients and team members.

The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity in becoming a specialist in the programmatic advertising field, with an understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem and experience in managing campaigns on the DV360 platform, experience working with other DSPs is also preferable. Channel experience required for this role includes: video, display, and CTV.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You are constantly looking for the latest developments and opportunities that add value for the customer and are critical of the work we deliver.
• You are interested in programmatic advertising, data and new technologies.
• You are able to support devising strategies and turn them into best in class tactics for great clients.
• With your knowledge you are able to support developing a plan that not only advises the most suitable creatives, but also how we effectively reach the target group and efficiently achieve the client's objectives.
• You translate the results into insights, advice and new plans that you can present clearly at every level.
• Manage programmatic campaigns on DV360 & Amazon DSP, alongside other DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges if necessary.
• You are able to analyze campaign data to provide insights and recommendations to Senior team members and clients.
• Deliver and present work with data-driven insight and analytics both internally and externally.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Hands-on experience with advertising (experience level is flexible, we value motivation and growth mindset) - internships count!
• Understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, DMPs, ad exchanges, and key digital formats;
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data to optimize and improve campaign performance;
• Experience or interest in working with formats such as display, video, and CTV;
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders;
• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the confidence to bring in your own ideas;
• Passion for advertising and curiosity for new tools, platforms, and innovations.

WE OFFER

• Private health insurance and access to a range of healthcare and preventive services.
• Sports & cultural benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Dog-friendly office
• Hybrid working policy
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.