WHO WE ARE
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com
THE ROLE
We are looking for an ambitious programmatic media trader with a proven track record of success in all aspects of programmatic campaign management, from trafficking and optimization to strategic guidance.
As a hands-on programmatic media trader, you will own media decision-making to ensure the success of your campaign portfolio. This is a mid-level media execution role that requires close collaboration with other traders and Client Success teams. In addition to making in-platform optimizations, you will help provide strategic direction to various internal teams and participate in client conversations when media expertise is needed.
The ideal candidate combines trading expertise, analytical acuity, and strong communication skills to consistently exceed campaign goals and help stakeholders understand how media drives business outcomes. You will have significant autonomy and support to help you thrive at Zeta.
Depending on your location, this role could be hybrid (NYC, Nashville, LA, San Francisco, Miami) or remote.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy and optimize DSP budgets across programmatic channels, delivering market-leading performance for your campaign portfolio.
- Partner with Client Success and Analytics teams to align client needs with our media approach.
- Ensure minimal errors in tagging, targeting, and pacing.
- Consistently exceed campaign objectives while identifying margin expansion opportunities.
- Provide clear optimization notes and forward-looking guidance to internal and client partners.
- Master internal systems and tools for order management and internal communications.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience with a major DSP such as Xandr, DV360, The Trade Desk, Viant, Yahoo DSP, Nexxen, or Amazon DSP
- Knowledge of CM360, rich media vendors, site pixels, and web debugging tools
- Understanding of media metrics and KPIs such as CPM/dCPM/CPA/CPCV/CPLPV and attention
- Demonstrated track record of effectively optimizing to goals
- Understanding of auction mechanics, supply, and the broader programmatic ecosystem
- Demonstrated analytical ability and an extreme attention to detail
- High proficiency in MS Excel
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Unlimited PTO
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Equity
- Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance And more!!
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000, depending on location and experience.
PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ZETA
Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/
ZETA IN THE NEWS!
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Skills Required
- 1-2 years hands-on experience with a major DSP (Xandr, DV360, The Trade Desk, Viant, Yahoo DSP, Nexxen, or Amazon DSP)
- Knowledge of CM360 (Campaign Manager), rich media vendors, site pixels, and web debugging tools
- Understanding of media metrics and KPIs (CPM, dCPM, CPA, CPCV, CPLPV) and attention metrics
- Demonstrated track record of effectively optimizing campaigns to goals
- Understanding of auction mechanics, supply, and the broader programmatic ecosystem
- Demonstrated analytical ability and extreme attention to detail
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Zeta Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Zeta Global ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Zeta Global supports competitive compensation through a mix of base pay, equity, performance incentives, financial benefits and employee feedback-informed rewards. The company’s total rewards approach connects compensation with ownership, financial planning and benefits that support employees’ broader well-being.
- Competitive pay and incentives: Zeta lists competitive pay, equity, performance bonuses and an employee stock purchase plan as part of its compensation and total rewards offerings. Employees also describe compensation as a strength. A software engineer said Zeta offers “good compensation,” “best appraisals and pay raise” and a “supportive work environment,” while a director cited “compensation” as one of the strengths of the company.
- Equity and ownership: Zeta offers company equity and an employee stock purchase plan, giving employees ways to participate in the company’s growth. Its broader financial benefits also include a 401(k) with company match, monthly financial workshops, commuter benefits and insurance coverage, reinforcing compensation as part of a larger financial wellness package.
- Performance-oriented rewards: Employee reviews describe Zeta’s compensation as tied to performance and growth. One employee said, “Zeta pays well,” while another said compensation is “within industry range and revised every year.” A finance analyst cited “great incentives,” and a director described Zeta as a place to “shape your career” with room to move up. (Comparably; Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews)
- Benefits that strengthen total rewards: Zeta’s rewards package extends beyond pay through health, dental and vision insurance, mental health benefits, pet insurance, flexible time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family-building support, travel assistance for reproductive health procedures, volunteer days and wellness resources. The company also says it uses wellness surveys and employee feedback to shape benefits updates, including expanded parental leave and adoption assistance.
- External signals:
- Compensation sentiment: Employees on external review sites describe Zeta’s compensation as “good,” “great” and competitive, with reviews citing pay raises, incentives, benefits and performance-based earning potential. (Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews; Comparably)
- Benefits signals: External profile data lists company equity, performance bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan and a home-office stipend for remote employees.
- Financial wellness: Zeta’s benefits include 401(k) matching, financial workshops, insurance coverage and employee stock purchase participation.
Bottom line: Zeta Global’s compensation approach combines competitive pay, performance incentives, equity, stock purchase access and broad benefits, giving employees both near-term rewards and longer-term financial participation in the company’s growth.
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What We Do
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.
Why Work With Us
At Zeta, people have the freedom to think creatively, take initiative, and grow. We value curiosity, innovation, and teamwork, empowering everyone to use AI and technology in smarter ways to drive impact for clients, consumers, and each other while shaping the future together.
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