Programmatic Analyst

Nexxen

$72K — $120K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in programmatic advertising or related analytical roles
  • Strong understanding of programmatic advertising ecosystem (SSPs, DSPs, exchanges)
  • Proficiency in SQL with experience handling large datasets
  • Familiarity with BI tools like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations
  • Experience with publisher monetization and yield optimization is preferred
  • Strong communication skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Analyze marketplace trends and buyer behavior to identify growth opportunities
  • Monitor publisher and marketplace performance to detect risks and opportunities
  • Support revenue optimization initiatives with data-driven insights
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on internal reporting systems and metrics
  • Develop scalable reports and dashboards for performance visibility
  • Translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for stakeholders
  • Present findings and data-backed recommendations to senior leadership

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave support
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Marketplace Analytics
  • Analyze marketplace trends, buyer behavior, auction dynamics, and revenue performance to identify growth opportunities and optimization recommendations.
  • Monitor publisher and marketplace performance to surface emerging risks, opportunities, and key trends.
  • Support strategic planning and revenue optimization initiatives through data-driven insights.

Reporting & Analytics
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on internal reporting systems, data sources, and performance metrics.
  • Develop and maintain scalable reports, dashboards, and KPI frameworks that provide visibility into publisher and marketplace performance.
  • Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Publisher & Business Support
  • Partner with Publisher Development and other cross-functional teams to investigate performance fluctuations, identify monetization opportunities, and diagnose root causes.
  • Provide data-backed recommendations that improve publisher outcomes and drive revenue growth through internal QBRs
  • Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership, including VP and executive-level stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Innovation
  • Leverage SQL, automation tools, and modern analytics workflows to improve reporting efficiency and reduce manual analysis.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable analytics solutions, dashboards, and decision-support tools.
  • Help improve processes and proactively identify opportunities to drive better business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in programmatic advertising, ad technology, business analytics, yield management, or a related analytical role.
  • Strong understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, exchanges, real-time bidding (RTB), and publisher monetization strategies.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large-scale datasets.
  • Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Grafana, or Datadog.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience supporting publisher monetization, yield optimization, or supply-side advertising platforms is preferred.
  • Familiarity with automation workflows, advanced analytics tools, and evolving programmatic trends such as header bidding and identity solutions.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
    In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $72,000 - $120,000 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, unlimited 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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