Programmatic Trader (hybrid)

The Opportunity

The 2045 Collective operates at the intersection of media, technology, and strategy. We work with agencies and brands across Canada and the US to deliver high-performance digital campaigns for challenger brands, and we are growing.

We are looking for a Programmatic Trader who is sharp, hands-on, and ready to own their desk. You have 3-4 years of programmatic experience, you know your way around a DSP, and you are excited about the craft of trading, not just the mechanics of it. Experience across search and social is a plus.

What You'll Do

• Manage the setup, execution, and day-to-day optimization of programmatic campaigns across multiple DSPs and ad exchanges, with a clear focus on performance and ROI.
• Monitor campaign data continuously, identifying trends and acting on them quickly through adjustments to targeting, bidding, and creative rotation.
• Conduct A/B tests and structured experiments to sharpen campaign effectiveness over time.
• Contribute to client-facing reporting, presenting results and recommendations in a way that is clear and commercially relevant.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Creative teams to ensure campaigns are executed with precision and alignment to client goals.
• Keep pace with platform updates, industry shifts, and emerging tools, and bring that knowledge back into the work.

What You Bring

• 3-4 years of experience managing programmatic campaigns, ideally in an agency or performance marketing environment.
• Hands-on experience with DV360, The Trade Desk, and/or Amazon.
• Solid analytical skills and comfort working in Google Analytics, Looker Studio, or similar tools.
• Relevant DSP certifications are a plus.
• Experience in paid search and/or paid social is an asset.
• Precise and detail-oriented in execution, whether that is campaign setup, tagging, or reporting.
• A growth mindset and genuine interest in building on what you know.

What We Offer

• A hybrid role with one day per week in-office and real ownership of your campaigns from day one
• A high-performance team that moves fast, values precision, and invests in its people
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one
• 15 days vacation and 2 personal days per year
• Base salary + variable compensation