Programmatic Media Buyer Job at Modern Climate in Minneapolis

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About Modern Climate

As our name suggests, we’re a full-service marketing company with a decidedly modern twist. We merge fresh thinking and creativity with the latest technology and demand generation strategies to help our clients stand up and stand out in today’s radically shifting, hyper-competitive, maze-like marketing ecosystem. We take a digital-first, data-driven approach to everything we do—meaningfully connecting brands to people and diligently measuring and optimizing our efforts every step of the way. It’s how we move our clients boldly forward in a world of change.

About Modern Climate

As our name suggests, we’re a full-service marketing company with a decidedly modern twist. We merge fresh thinking and creativity with the latest technology and demand generation strategies to help our clients stand up and stand out in today’s radically shifting, hyper-competitive, maze-like marketing ecosystem. We take a digital-first, data-driven approach to everything we do—meaningfully connecting brands to people and diligently measuring and optimizing our efforts every step of the way. It’s how we move our clients boldly forward in a world of change.

Modern Climate. Marketers for the modern world.

Role Summary

Modern Climate is seeking a Programmatic Media Buyer who thrives on curiosity, optimization, and executional excellence. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day setup, management, and performance of programmatic media campaigns. They should be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about maximizing media performance and driving business outcomes.

This is a hands-on role requiring direct experience operating a trade desk — not through managed service models. The right candidate will be a tactical and strategic thinker, with strong media buying and reporting experience across display, video, native, and emerging programmatic formats.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage programmatic media buys across display, video, native, audio, and CTV platforms.
• Own the setup, QA, optimization, pacing, and performance of campaigns through DSP.
• Identify and manage private marketplace (PMP) deals.
• Translate media strategies into executable campaign plans with a focus on driving measurable outcomes.
• Monitor campaign performance daily; adjust targeting, creative, and bid strategies to optimize results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (creative, account, analytics) to align on campaign goals and ensure flawless execution.
• Regularly report on campaign results, pacing, and insights; provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to media planning by providing channel recommendations, budget allocations, and audience strategies.
• Stay informed on programmatic trends, new technologies, targeting opportunities, and platform updates.
• Support testing initiatives, including A/B tests, new audience segments, inventory types, or creative formats.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience managing programmatic media campaigns directly through a DSP; managed service experience does not qualify.
• Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including ad tech, targeting capabilities, and measurement.
• Demonstrated experience in campaign reporting, optimization, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with verification, brand safety, and third-party measurement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and timelines with a high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present performance updates and media recommendations.
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Excel, or similar data analysis/reporting tools.
• A team-oriented self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and strong curiosity for learning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.
  
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Exposure to campaign management across paid social or search platforms.
• Understanding of creative best practices in programmatic channels.
• Familiarity with cookieless targeting and evolving privacy regulations.
  
  
  

Why Join Modern Climate?

You’ll be joining a passionate, collaborative, and nimble team that prioritizes innovation, smart strategy, and measurable results. At Modern Climate, you’ll get the opportunity to grow your skill set, work with top-tier clients, and influence real business outcomes in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Modern Climate Offers:

• An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming culture
• Challenging and unique opportunities that will elevate your career growth
• A team of industry-leading colleagues to grow alongside
• A genuine team environment (you’ll support and be supported by others)
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k employer match
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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