Tombras
Sr. Manager, Digital Investment
Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Digital Investment. Sr. Manager, Digital Investment is responsible for delivering over-arching programmatic strategy that ladders up to the holistic media approach and works in combination with the other media channels to deliver on the client's goals. This position will also be responsible for developing the mid & entry level team members on platform, planning & strategic expertise in the vertical. What You Will Be Doing:
Developing robust programmatic media strategies and making sure media plans and campaign architectures ladder back up to finalized strategy Collaborating with other channel-owners & integrated media planning team to develop holistic recommendation & presentation to meet client's goals Liaison recommendations and programmatic expertise with client and integrated media planning teams Developing & maintaining relationships with best in class data-providers and measurement partners Develops team members from a holistic media and programmatic perspective when it comes to buying, planning, strategy & process Create & implement marketing science concepts to denote success. Researches and stays up-to-date on technology and trends surrounding programmatic media buying (DSPs, inventory & data sources, fraud protection, best practices, etc.) Perform other job functions, as required by their Supervisor What You Bring:
4-5 years of experience in programmatic media buying and planning at a media agency. Advanced proficiency in media planning/buying via a programmatic trading platform like The Trade Desk, Basis or a similar DSP partner Granular expertise of integrated channel strategies and concepts Concrete understanding of the impact programmatic has on other media channels & vice-versa In depth experience with all programmatic media partner types (Audience data, fraud, creative extensions, measurement, etc.) Deep understanding of broad business strategy including acquisition and direct response Capacity to manage complex projects that require multiple team members working cooperatively Why Join Tombras' Media Team? We're a media person's dream: data AND creatively driven. Work with leading clients in a variety of categories, working daily with award-winning channel teams and we are industry leaders in building cutting edge partnerships, driving innovation, storytelling and bringing it all together with our top-notch analytics practice. Why You'll Want to Work at Tombras: You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year. Tombras Benefits: Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another. Dog-friendly offices Unlimited PTO Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents 401(k) Participation Employer-paid Dental & Vision A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Digital Investment. Sr. Manager, Digital Investment is responsible for delivering over-arching programmatic strategy that ladders up to the holistic media approach and works in combination with the other media channels to deliver on the client's goals. This position will also be responsible for developing the mid & entry level team members on platform, planning & strategic expertise in the vertical. What You Will Be Doing:
Developing robust programmatic media strategies and making sure media plans and campaign architectures ladder back up to finalized strategy Collaborating with other channel-owners & integrated media planning team to develop holistic recommendation & presentation to meet client's goals Liaison recommendations and programmatic expertise with client and integrated media planning teams Developing & maintaining relationships with best in class data-providers and measurement partners Develops team members from a holistic media and programmatic perspective when it comes to buying, planning, strategy & process Create & implement marketing science concepts to denote success. Researches and stays up-to-date on technology and trends surrounding programmatic media buying (DSPs, inventory & data sources, fraud protection, best practices, etc.) Perform other job functions, as required by their Supervisor What You Bring:
4-5 years of experience in programmatic media buying and planning at a media agency. Advanced proficiency in media planning/buying via a programmatic trading platform like The Trade Desk, Basis or a similar DSP partner Granular expertise of integrated channel strategies and concepts Concrete understanding of the impact programmatic has on other media channels & vice-versa In depth experience with all programmatic media partner types (Audience data, fraud, creative extensions, measurement, etc.) Deep understanding of broad business strategy including acquisition and direct response Capacity to manage complex projects that require multiple team members working cooperatively Why Join Tombras' Media Team? We're a media person's dream: data AND creatively driven. Work with leading clients in a variety of categories, working daily with award-winning channel teams and we are industry leaders in building cutting edge partnerships, driving innovation, storytelling and bringing it all together with our top-notch analytics practice. Why You'll Want to Work at Tombras: You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year. Tombras Benefits: Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another. Dog-friendly offices Unlimited PTO Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents 401(k) Participation Employer-paid Dental & Vision A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.