Senior Programmatic Digital Media Specialist

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

271d • $103,800 - $200,300 • Remote

About The Position

Microsoft's Global Media Team is seeking a Senior Programmatic Digital Media Specialist who will work across all of Microsoft's lines of business to develop and drive channel level best practices, provide strategic consultation on programmatic campaigns, and drive innovation in our programmatic advertising strategies. You should have a growth mindset, be curious, eager to learn by embracing diverse perspectives, be adaptable, and most importantly, be able to manage ambiguity. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 4+ years experience in programmatic advertising.
• 4+ years experience with programmatic platforms (Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply Side Platforms (SSPs), Data Management Platforms (DMPs)).
• 4+ years experience presenting complex information clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years experience in media, marketing, or advertising on the client or agency side.
• 8+ years experience working across digital media channels (e.g., pay-per-lead, social, SEM, programmatic buying, addressable TV).
• 8+ years experience using data-driven media tactics, including advanced targeting models, measurement and learning plans, making optimizations based on data.
• 8+ years experience managing projects (e.g., communications, internal stakeholder management timelines, prioritization, road mapping).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the channel-level resource for programmatic advertising, providing channel-level insights and identify emerging channel trends across Microsoft's programmatic campaign portfolio and the programmatic landscape.
• Establish, socialize, and ensure adherence to channel-level best practices for Microsoft's global paid media campaigns.
• Consult on campaign channel strategies as needed, helping to plan and optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
• Drive innovation among Microsoft's platform partners, including publishers and technology partners, to enhance Microsoft's global programmatic capabilities.
• Nurture strategic relationships with key platform and partners to advance Microsoft's priorities and represent the Microsoft Global Media team in the programmatic industry and communities.
• Work across multiple Microsoft Global Media teams, each managing unique lines of business and campaign objectives, to ensure cohesive and optimized programmatic strategies.
• Help educate the Global Media team on programmatic best practices, platform capabilities, and industry trends.
• Contribute to and create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full and authentic self, where all voices are heard, and where everyone does their best work as a result.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree