The Shipyard Inc.
ABOUT THE SHIPYARD
The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love. By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated. Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing. Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients. The agency has significant momentum and we’re still growing. Come join our team!
SUMMARY We’re looking for a sharp, driven, and collaborative
Junior Programmatic Trader
to join our San Diego or Sacramento team.
This person will be looking to take the next step in their programmatic career by moving beyond campaign support into hands-on ownership of programmatic activations. In this role, you’ll begin managing campaigns directly within the DSPs while building confidence in optimizations, reporting, and cross-departmental communication.
As a Junior Programmatic Trader, you will support the execution of strategic media recommendations while beginning to develop and articulate your own tactical input. You’ll ensure campaigns launch accurately and deliver against client KPIs, while also proactively monitoring pacing, performance, and opportunities for improvement. You will be a bridge between Coordinator and Trader responsibilities, balancing executional accuracy with growing strategic insight.
This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. The Junior Trader is expected to participate in ongoing training, actively pursue platform certifications, and contribute to process improvements and team knowledge sharing.
At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.
Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Independently set up and QA campaigns across DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk, Amazon, etc.) with guidance from Traders and Senior Traders
Monitor campaign delivery and pacing daily, proactively flagging issues, optimizing for performance, and communicating updates to internal teams
Tagging & trafficking creative assets and accurately utilize standard naming conventions
Pull, format, and analyze reporting data to identify early insights and trends
Contribute tactical recommendations in RFP responses, including vendor selection, audience targeting, and budget allocation support
Communicate clearly with internal planning, creative, and data teams to ensure smooth campaign launches and troubleshooting
Participate in vendor trainings and platform certifications, staying current on programmatic best practices and emerging tools
Ownership and implementation of quality assurance standards for the Programmatic media team
Maintain and update team documentation, ensuring learnings and optimizations are shared consistently
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Has 1-3 years’ experience in programmatic media, ad operations, or digital media buying
Hands-on familiarity with DSPs (The Trade Desk experience preferred)
Can work in a fast-paced environment and continuously learn, as the market changes and new platforms/ways of working develop
Has worked in a team environment
Is a self-starter
Detail-orientated and organized, with the ability to balance multiple accounts
Effective communicator with cross-functional teams; able to explain technical details in clear, digestible ways
Desire to become a product expert in Programmatic buying
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – especially pivot tables and functions/formulas in Excel to streamline data analysis
An eagerness for career progression in Programmatic and AdTech
Strong analytical mindset; able to connect campaign data with performance outcomes
Passion for your work and your clients’ satisfaction
Proactive and curious, eager to learn and apply new strategies and tools
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Creative thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
Imaginative, bold, and out-of-the-ordinary thinking
Has enthusiasm and a positive attitude
WHAT YOU’LL GET
The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $69,700 - $82,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience
Open PTO
40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Dog-friendly offices
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
… and lots more!
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship
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SUMMARY We’re looking for a sharp, driven, and collaborative
Junior Programmatic Trader
to join our San Diego or Sacramento team.
This person will be looking to take the next step in their programmatic career by moving beyond campaign support into hands-on ownership of programmatic activations. In this role, you’ll begin managing campaigns directly within the DSPs while building confidence in optimizations, reporting, and cross-departmental communication.
As a Junior Programmatic Trader, you will support the execution of strategic media recommendations while beginning to develop and articulate your own tactical input. You’ll ensure campaigns launch accurately and deliver against client KPIs, while also proactively monitoring pacing, performance, and opportunities for improvement. You will be a bridge between Coordinator and Trader responsibilities, balancing executional accuracy with growing strategic insight.
This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. The Junior Trader is expected to participate in ongoing training, actively pursue platform certifications, and contribute to process improvements and team knowledge sharing.
At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.
Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Independently set up and QA campaigns across DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk, Amazon, etc.) with guidance from Traders and Senior Traders
Monitor campaign delivery and pacing daily, proactively flagging issues, optimizing for performance, and communicating updates to internal teams
Tagging & trafficking creative assets and accurately utilize standard naming conventions
Pull, format, and analyze reporting data to identify early insights and trends
Contribute tactical recommendations in RFP responses, including vendor selection, audience targeting, and budget allocation support
Communicate clearly with internal planning, creative, and data teams to ensure smooth campaign launches and troubleshooting
Participate in vendor trainings and platform certifications, staying current on programmatic best practices and emerging tools
Ownership and implementation of quality assurance standards for the Programmatic media team
Maintain and update team documentation, ensuring learnings and optimizations are shared consistently
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Has 1-3 years’ experience in programmatic media, ad operations, or digital media buying
Hands-on familiarity with DSPs (The Trade Desk experience preferred)
Can work in a fast-paced environment and continuously learn, as the market changes and new platforms/ways of working develop
Has worked in a team environment
Is a self-starter
Detail-orientated and organized, with the ability to balance multiple accounts
Effective communicator with cross-functional teams; able to explain technical details in clear, digestible ways
Desire to become a product expert in Programmatic buying
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – especially pivot tables and functions/formulas in Excel to streamline data analysis
An eagerness for career progression in Programmatic and AdTech
Strong analytical mindset; able to connect campaign data with performance outcomes
Passion for your work and your clients’ satisfaction
Proactive and curious, eager to learn and apply new strategies and tools
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Creative thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
Imaginative, bold, and out-of-the-ordinary thinking
Has enthusiasm and a positive attitude
WHAT YOU’LL GET
The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $69,700 - $82,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience
Open PTO
40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Dog-friendly offices
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
… and lots more!
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship
#J-18808-Ljbffr