Senior Associate, Commerce Programmatic

WPP Media Open · verified Aug 15, 2026

New York Senior Programmatic

Senior Programmatic role at WPP Media. New York · $45,000–$90,000 base.

SalaryStated by WPP Media

$45,000 – $90,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from WPP MediaOur estimate for the market: $80,625–$100,563

Below the market median of $90,000 for senior programmatic roles in New York.

Worked out from 8 postings that stated pay, median $90,000. Last updated Aug 14, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll run programmatic buys across retailer networks and DSPs, covering setup, bids, budgets, and optimization
You’ll check creative tags before launch and give Ad Ops clear verification instructions
You’ll build recurring performance reports and use research to identify campaign improvements
You’ll troubleshoot delivery problems and support trafficking, billing, reconciliation, and data mapping
You’ll work with retail media partners to improve client commerce investments

What you bring

At least two years in biddable performance media or paid ecommerce, preferably with retail programmatic experience
A bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, marketing, communications, or advertising, or equivalent work experience
Campaign management and optimization experience across multiple retail media platforms
Basic data analysis skills, collaborative working ability, and a proactive approach
Comfort using Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Who this fits

You’ll suit a self-starting problem solver who enjoys fast-moving programmatic commerce work and collaboration with clients, internal teams, and retail media partners. The role is based in New York and follows a hybrid model, with office attendance expected around four days each week. Accommodation or flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.

From the employer

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary & Impact

The Senior Associate, Programmatic Commerce will assist in tactical activation and day-to-day media management of programmatic-based activations. You will be heavily involved in the audience and creative strategy development, competitive research, day-to-day campaign setup, management, and reporting of programmatic media buys. This role will be focused on programmatic activations across several retailer media networks and DSPs, including but not limited to Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc. The role will require an understanding of each of the platform and DSP’s programmatic offerings – from self-serve to managed service buys. You will connect directly with the retail media networks at each of the key customers on behalf of, and in partnership with the client. You will be supporting the Manager, Programmatic Commerce as we seek to maximize retail media investment for our client accounts. An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and problem-solving is necessary to be successful in this role.

Skills and Experience

Manage programmatic media activations across several retailer media networks and DSPs, including but not limited to Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc.
Execute campaign setup, bid recommendations, and budgeting to ensure overall client goal attainment, including the use of retail bid management technologies where applicable such as Pacvue, Skai, and Epsilo.
Optimize client accounts to meet their established KPIs.Audit and review digital creative tags, ensuring they are accurate for the launch of the campaign, providing clear guidance to Ad Ops team including details on verification requirements.
Ensure on-going campaign compliance to GroupM established guidelines and best practices.
Prepare campaign performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Identify insights and optimizations utilizing historical data and competitive research.
Address technical issues with programmatic campaign serving.
Understand key drivers of performance on various ecommerce platforms and marketplaces.
Assist with reconciliation, invoicing/billing, trafficking, and mapping data to our internal media campaign management platform.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
2+ years of experience in biddable performance media execution or paid ecommerce, with a strong preference for retail media programmatic execution.
Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.).
Strong drive to understand the retail landscape and latest trends in commerce media.
Basic analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop insights that inform strategy and optimization.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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US Pay Range$45,000—$90,000 USD

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