CivicScience improves data-driven advertising across the open web through the use of responsibly sourced, high-quality audience segments, without dependence on third-party cookies. We are looking for a detail-oriented Programmatic Trader to join our Advertising team and leverage the direct user engagement of our consumer insights platform. You’ll be a key player on our growing Trading team, driving the success of programmatic campaigns across DSPs and SSPs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, takes initiative without being prompted, and brings fresh, strategic ideas to the table. Reporting directly to the Director of Trading & Account Management, you'll own full-funnel campaign execution—from launch through optimization and performance analysis. Key Responsibilities - End-to-End Campaign Management: Independently launch and optimize programmatic ad campaigns via leading DSPs (StackAdapt, Trade Desk, Viant, Basis) and SSPs (OpenX, Xandr Curate, Index Exchange, Media.net). - Technical Execution: Handle all pre-launch setup including pixel creation, creative trafficking, audits, and measurement tracking. - Performance Optimization: Monitor campaign health and drive performance across KPIs through continuous data-driven adjustments and strategic thinking. - Collaboration & Strategy: Partner with internal teams (Product, Sales, Account Management) to build tailored campaign strategies that meet advertiser goals. - Troubleshooting & Insights: Resolve PMP delivery challenges and identify revenue opportunities, even with limited data. - Measurement-Driven Focus: Own measurement studies and real-time performance analytics to validate and refine strategy. - Innovation-First Approach: Bring new ideas and proactive solutions to enhance processes, tools, and outcomes across the trading organization. - Trusted Technical Liaison: Act as a key technical point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients. Qualifications & Experience - 3+ years of hands-on DSP experience, launching and optimizing campaigns. - 3+ years working with SSPs, including direct deal ID setups and PMP execution. - Strong command of audience targeting, first- and third-party data strategies, and measurement best practices. - Deep comfort with Excel and campaign analytics platforms. - Excellent multitasking skills—able to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders without missing a beat. - Analytical and solutions-driven mindset with the ability to think strategically and act tactically. Benefits & Expectations Join a company that values innovation and creativity that's working with cutting-edge ad tech, influencing major business decisions, shaping the future of advertising, and making a real-world impact. Benefits include: - Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents - Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage - Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care - Employee assistance programs - Unlimited PTO - 401(k) - Travel and educational opportunities This is a remote (work from home) role with flexibility, autonomy, and a preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone. Working at CivicScience CivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. Our three business units - Media Partnerships, CivicScience Intelligence, and Advertising Solutions - work together to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives. We've been recognized in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Supplier, Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 (winner), and Mental Health America’s Bell Seal program (Gold winner, 2024 & 2025). More about CivicScience CivicScience is a consumer analytics and advertising platform. Our proprietary, always on, data collection engine captures over 1M survey responses daily, creating the most dynamic, real-time understanding of consumer wants, needs, and intentions in a constantly changing world. Powered by our premium media partnerships, our attitudinal database helps brands and media companies retain and grow existing customers while reaching and acquiring new ones. Our clients use CivicScience's unique dataset to inform advertising, communications, product, and financial strategies that drive superior business outcomes. Join the conversation.

• Creation of engaging video content, captions, strategy, editing • Collaborating with social media team members • Aligning with overarching company goals in content strategy • Enhancing visual appeal and narrative coherence in videos • Supporting existing programs and new initiatives to drive conversions

• Own and manage our social channels (Instagram, TikTok, Meta, Pinterest, Twitter/X), including strategy, content creation, scheduling, and performance reporting. • Create and manage video content — from concept through filming/editing to publishing. • Develop a content calendar aligned with campaigns, seasonal trends, and business priorities. • Monitor trends and platform updates to keep our content fresh and relevant • Engage with our community across platforms — responding to comments, DMs, and mentions in a timely, on-brand way. • Build authentic relationships with followers and foster a sense of community around our brands. • Identify, vet, and manage influencer relationships and campaigns when they arise • Coordinate gifting, deliverables, and performance tracking for influencer partnerships • Explore brand partnership and collaboration opportunities to drive awareness and growth • Plan and execute social giveaways from concept to completion • Support PR efforts as needed — including press outreach, product sends, and media relationships • Collaborate with the team on photoshoots and asset creation • Manage and organize the brand asset library (photos, videos, graphics) • Report on social performance and share insights to inform strategy

As a Senior Media Buyer at 829 Studios, you are a strategic leader responsible for architecting complex, multi-channel media plans across Programmatic and Traditional Media to solve high-level business challenges. Beyond platform execution, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging deep market expertise to negotiate high-value opportunities and drive innovative, full-funnel growth strategies. You will oversee the delivery of our unified media buying approach—including CTV, Video, Display, Audio, OOH, and Linear—ensuring every channel works in concert to drive brand and business results. What You'll Do: - Omnichannel Strategy: Architect and manage integrated campaigns across the full service suite, including, but not limited to: Connected TV (CTV), Online Video (OLV), Native Ads, Streaming Audio, Out of Home (OOH), Linear TV, and Broadcast Radio. - Strategic Planning: Identify target audiences by analyzing demographics, movement patterns, and digital interests to build data-driven profiles. - High-Impact Buying: Evaluate and purchase digital media through major programmatic platforms (such as StackAdapt, Basis, DV360, MNTN) and PMPs. - Performance Leadership: Own the measurement framework for assigned accounts, translating complex data into actionable insights focused on incrementality, Lifetime Value (LTV), and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). - Client Management: Lead executive-level client calls and QBRs, articulating how the channel mix (from high-impact CTV awareness to lower-funnel Remarketing) maximizes reach and manages frequency. - Operational Excellence: Take ownership of complex ad server setup (trafficking), pixel creation (CAPI), and quality assurance across all media types. - Vendor & Partner Relations: Facilitate relationships with premium publishers and audience providers (e.g., Experian) to secure preferred pricing and first-to-market alpha/beta opportunities. - Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior buyers, fostering a culture of hands-on optimization that goes beyond basic automation to drive performance. What You'll Bring: - Experience: 5+ years in digital media planning and buying, with deep expertise in both site-direct and programmatic environments - Platform Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with DSPs (StackAdapt, DV360, Basis, StackAdapt, TTD), Ad Servers (Campaign Manager), and Web Analytics (GA4). - Channel Fluency: Proven track record managing diverse media types, including OTT/CTV, Streaming Audio, and Traditional Linear/Radio. - Advanced Tactics: Expert knowledge of remarketing and advanced targeting (dynamic creative, CRM, lookalike, and predictive modeling) - Strategic Vision: Ability to map data partners to the customer journey—activating contextual signals for awareness and deterministic identity for conversion. - Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story through data for high-growth performance accounts. Benefits and Perks We Provide - Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA. - Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. - 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider. - Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family. - Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work. - Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program. - Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses. - Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events. What We Believe At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Who We Are 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work. Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 We determine compensation based on experience, demonstrated skills, and current market conditions at the time of hire to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. Actual compensation will depend on experience and may be adjusted based on skills, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and impact of the role.