Assistant Programmatic Buyer

Moontide is looking for an Assistant Programmatic Buyer to join our growing digital team based in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate is responsible for day-to-day execution of programmatic campaigns, including set-up, testing, campaign optimization and analysis. This person will be a data-driven, highly organized digital expert with a proven track record of managing high performance digital marketing campaigns across different channels and objectives. You will also be confident in communicating with multiple internal stakeholders and external clients. Who We Are: Moontide is a fully integrated, full-service agency based in Southern California. With an entrepreneurial spirit and an independent mindset, we’re free to think, create, and operate without traditional constraints—and that kind of freedom empowers us to do our best work. We create campaigns that can’t be ignored and deliver results that can’t be denied. We’re passionate about growth, both for our clients and ourselves, and we believe in a balanced approach—shooting for the moon while staying grounded. At Moontide, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We celebrate optimism, challenge mediocrity, and know how to have a good time along the way. Responsibilities Launch, manage, and optimize programmatic campaigns across platforms such as The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon Ads, and other leading demand-side platforms. Within media buys, you will be building 1st & 3rd party audience targets, curating inventory targeting, pulling and analyzing campaign reporting to inform performance, and thinking creatively to optimize media buys according to client goals. Collaborate on strategic and tactical programmatic initiatives that drive, engage, and convert qualified traffic Collaborate on day-to-day campaign management and strategy across various internal and external client efforts Perform daily campaign activities including budget management and pacing, forecasting, performance monitoring and optimization. Participate in agency relationships and meetings to benefit campaign performance. Proactively communicate recommendations, needs, and expectations to internal account managers Create campaign wrap-up reports, including insights and recommendations for future campaigns Stay on top of evolving programmatic trends, DSP innovations, compliance policies, and performance best practices. Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences 1+ years of experience in digital marketing, 1+ year DSP experience preferred Strong learner with ability to explore and retain new ideas and concepts thoroughly Strength in interpreting data, deriving insights, and transforming insights into action Highly organized with a keen attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks and campaigns simultaneously Self-driven with excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills. Experience with the principles of media planning and buying Strong understanding of digital media metrics What We Offer Professional development opportunities and dedicated mentorship Access to best-in-class tools and resources to support your success Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance coverage 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays, sick leave, and unlimited PTO Tech stipends, lunch-and-learns, and team happy hours Charitable donation matching and opportunities to give back through philanthropy initiatives A hybrid work model combining WFH flexibility with in-office collaboration (El Segundo, CA office, 2x per week required)