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Programmatic Trading Manager

DSPolitical, Washington, DC, United States


We’re looking for a Programmatic Trading Manager to join our team for the 2026 election cycle! The Programmatic Trading Manager oversees Associates and Senior Associates while managing mid‑to‑large client campaigns. This role serves as an escalation point for troubleshooting, mentors junior staff, and ensures campaign quality and client satisfaction.

DSPolitical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, and all backgrounds. DSPolitical job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

Oversee day‑to‑day campaign functions and ensure campaign performance meets or exceeds standards.

Supervise and mentor a team of Associates and Senior Associates, providing training and guidance.

Serve as a trainer for new staff on all platforms and processes.

Manage successful campaigns with measurement elements, including studies and advanced reporting.

Serve as the primary point of contact for campaign troubleshooting and escalation.

Manage campaign execution for small‑to‑midsize campaigns.

Stay up to date on digital advertising trends and recommend new products/techniques.

Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports.

Complete expense reports accurately and on time.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, preferred.

4+ years of experience with hands‑on management of digital media. Roles in the political or public affairs space are preferred.

Experience with DSPs, ad‑serving platforms, and social media advertising.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and Google Suite.

Proven leadership and project management experience.

A demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions with a razor‑like attention to detail.

Relevant project management experience required, along with demonstrated ability to manage teams of two or more.

Experience managing remote staff is preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DSPolitical Is Proud To Offer

The base salary is $64,000 - $68,000 annually depending upon factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill level, education and location.

Open leave (paid time off)

Paid Leave for new parents

Health insurance (including dental and vision)

Flex Spending Plan

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company matching

Student Loan Repayment Program

Professional development opportunities

Rewards and recognition programs

Mobile phone & internet reimbursement and much more!

Office Hours
This position is based in Washington, DC however, we are open to remote work in other states. We work on a hybrid basis with many team members working entirely from home. Work hours are consistently 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.

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