Associate Director, Programmatic

Tombras, a 475+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking an Associate Director, Programmatic.

Where you'll be working: Knoxville, Atlanta. Relocation assistance may be provided

The Associate Director of Programmatic Media is responsible for managing team members as well as being hands on keyboard for high touch accounts. Day-to-day, you’ll provide strategic direction, introduce innovation, assist with process and departmental integration, and represent Tombras in prospective client presentations and other client-facing activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading high touch accounts with support from the team. Expected to be client facing for presentations and a thought leader for new programmatic initiatives.
• Assist with progression of departmental staff in improving buying, thought leadership and managerial skills and capabilities.
• Manage relationships with larger digital ad technology partners.
• Manage client relationships
• Support the Director & VP of programmatic with programmatic presentations and recommendations for potential new business opportunities.

What you bring:

• 3+ years of media planning experience
• 5+ years’ experience in analyzing or managing digital/programmatic campaigns at a media or advertising agency
• Ability to plan and buy multi-million dollar programmatic campaigns
• Expert knowledge of DSPs and/or SSPs
• Familiarity with third party ad serving, tracking and reporting platforms
• Strong presentation skills, ability to present compelling ideas
• Ability to delegate and manage large teams and work collaboratively with other departments
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent work experience
• The Trade Desk Edge Certification, DoubleClick Certification
• Facebook Blueprint or Google certifications for search, display, video, shopping ads or analytics are also a big plus

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel effect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was named Ad Age's 2024 Independent Agency of the Year and an AdAge A-List Standout Agency in 2022 and 2023.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly office(Knoxville)

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. 

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents

401(k) Participation + 3% employer match

Employer-paid Dental & Vision 

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. 

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.