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Director, Digital and Programmatic - Temporary Worker

dentsu, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Directors set the strategic direction for assigned brands within the dentsu portfolio, overseeing a team of digital and programmatic team members who support the dentsu agency brands, including Carat, dentsuX, and iProspect. As the Director, Digital and Programmatic, you have in-depth knowledge of the programmatic and direct digital landscape and are proficient in multiple buying platforms. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and can work independently to deliver success for client campaigns and overall business objectives.

You are someone who excels in team management, has programmatic expertise, and shows a commitment to excellence. Directors are expected to stay current on changes within the ad tech landscape, and lead innovation with their passion for problem‑solving using data, tech, and creativity. You will be accountable for the operational efficiency of your team, managing daily client relationships, and for developing status as a trusted advisor to your clients. You will take a proactive approach to campaign strategy and management, ensuring campaigns exceed performance metrics and align with client goals.

You will report to the VP, Digital and Programmatic.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee programmatic and digital direct strategy and lead development of tactical recommendations

Provide leadership to account team and manage daily activities of direct reports, promoting a culture of collaboration, ensuring team operations align with client goals and strategic vision

Manage client relationships, priorities, and client communication

Foster growth of junior team members through regular 1:1 meetings and mentorship

Lead knowledge‑share sessions to enhance campaign performance

Experience with DSP, SSP, digital direct publishers, ad servers, and ad verification partners

Adopt and enforce established team operational standards and best practices

Set and manage timelines to ensure prioritization of team deliverables

Guide and encourage cross‑discipline trainings to ensure all team members are comfortable planning and executing both direct and programmatic campaigns

Promote innovation for assigned brands, managing monthly investment tracking and revenue across clients

Contribute to and lead development of thought leadership, POVs, or other shareable collateral that improves the level of knowledge across digital and programmatic investment teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience within the programmatic and digital industry

Experience with management of a team

Experience across all digital media channels and ability to eloquently speak to each

Experience with business concepts and client goals to identify expansion opportunities

Strong mathematical skills

Proficient in programmatic technology, platform, and partner solutions, including DSPs, ad servers, ad verification platforms, planning/financial platforms, DMPs, analytics & reporting dashboards, etc.

The hourly pay range for this position is $61.01 - $98.90. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location New York

Brand Carat

Time Type Full time

Contract Type Temporary

EEO Statement Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.

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