Senior Trader, Paid Social and Programmatic

Posted:
3/25/2025, 6:09:27 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Who is Nexxen? 

Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core.  

Why join Nexxen team?  

With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. 

Please note - We have a hybrid work model with the expectation of 3 days minimum in the local office to collaborate, innovate, and celebrate. 

Job Summary: 

As a Senior Trader, Paid Social & Programmatic - You will be responsible for the hands-on-keys delivery of paid social and programmatic campaigns. You will be an active partner with Client Services and Sales, and coordinate work for advertisers / brands within your portfolio across the team. You are adept at team communication, have client facing experience, escalate appropriately, and work well within a matrixed organization. You will be responsible for the optimal execution of Nexxen’s suite of products, driving adoption by exceeding clients’ expectations of service and performance while maximizing profitability.                                                                    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Senior Traders work with partners in the Customer and Sales teams to support Nexxen’s Clients, helping to deliver a series of renowned customer experiences.   
  • Develop and execute the full-cycle campaign management for all programmatic and paid social channels, including but not limited to Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. This includes setup, activation, and optimization, ensuring overall business portfolio health, as measured by: performance, pace, and profitability. 
  • Responsible for external communications to provide relevant campaign updates on performance and best practices, ensuring all efforts are data-driven and aligned with client KPIs. 
  • Continuously test and iterate creative, messaging, and audience strategies to optimize campaign performance. 
  • Serve as a main operational point of contact for client service organization with regard to campaign-specific questions, such as optimizations, Nexxen Products, site lists, RFPs, and utilization of data. 
  • Proactive notification to stakeholders about day-day campaign performance, revenue pacing, margin goals, potential areas of improvement, and future business opportunities. 
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior traders, fostering skill development and providing cross training. 
  • Identify problems and develop solutions: creating new delivery strategies and helping internal and external teams understand how new products and platform capabilities improve campaign health.  
  • Organize & submit platform issues or feature suggestions to relevant teams to improve platform workflows 
  • Up-to-speed with industry knowledge in regards to key platforms, new technology and developing trends, as well as Nexxen’s POVs within the space. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Economics, Math) 
  • 3+ years experience managing a high volume of paid social campaigns within Meta for enterprise accounts. 
  • 1+ years experience managing paid social campaigns across other social platforms such as LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Tiktok. 
  • 1+ years experience managing programmatic campaigns across Display, Video, and CTV. 
  • Expert knowledge of paid social strategies is a must 
  • Working knowledge of advertising technology is a must 
  • Proficiency within the online media buying and selling ecosystem, and a strong understanding of DSPs, SSPs, Exchanges, DMPs, & Measurement Providers 
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with an emphasis in Excel 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings to clients.  
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize and decipher data, and the wherewithal to leverage insights to produce solutions. 
  • Strong initiative and ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with demonstrated initiative. 
  • Ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic, high-growth environment 
  • Ability to work well independently; define/manage objectives in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. 
  • Ability to maintain excellent relationships with internal and external partners 

 Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with SQL and other database management programs 

 

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.  

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in New York City is estimated at $75,000 - $105,000 at the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, flexible vacation, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

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