Media Programmatic Specialist (OOH Advertising)

Blue Label Telecoms
R 276 659 - R 350 311 a year
Sandton, Gauteng
Full time
2 days ago

Job Purpose

Are you passionate about the intersection of data, technology, and outdoor advertising? We're looking for a Media Programmatic Specialist to join our team and lead the charge in delivering intelligent, high-impact, programmatic Out-of-Home (OOH) campaigns.

As our OOH Media Programmatic Specialist, you’ll be the mastermind behind programmatic media buying and campaign optimization across digital billboards, transit displays, and location-based screens. Your mission: to transform data into decisions and elevate OOH performance through cutting-edge tech and audience insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Programmatic Campaign Execution:
    • Develop and execute programmatic OOH media strategies, ensuring seamless integration with digital and traditional advertising efforts.
    • Set up, manage, and optimize programmatic OOH campaigns across various platforms, including digital billboards, transit ads, and interactive displays.
    • Work with technology platforms and DSPs (Demand Side Platforms) to run real-time bidding (RTB) and automated media buys for OOH.
  • Campaign Optimization:
    • Monitor campaign performance daily and provide strategic recommendations to improve key metrics such as impressions, engagement, and ROI.
    • Adjust targeting parameters, creative assets, and bid strategies to maximize performance in line with campaign objectives.
    • Leverage audience data, including location-based and behavioral data, to ensure the correct audience is being targeted in real-time.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting:
    • Analyze programmatic data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns, and generate performance reports.
    • Use analytics tools and reporting dashboards to measure KPIs, report on media spend, conversions, audience reach, and engagement.
    • Provide actionable insights and recommendations for continuous campaign improvement based on data analysis.
  • Collaboration:
    • Work with internal teams including media planners, buyers, and creatives to align on campaign objectives and strategies.
    • Partner with external vendors, suppliers, and tech partners to ensure campaigns are set up correctly and deliver as intended.
    • Maintain strong relationships with OOH media owners and technology platforms.
  • Technology & Tool Management:
    • Stay up to date with advancements in programmatic buying technologies and OOH advertising trends.
    • Use tools such as [list of relevant DSPs, analytics tools, etc.] to automate media buying and optimize campaign performance.
    • Manage ad trafficking, creative approval, and audience segmentation within programmatic platforms.
  • Budget & Performance Management:
    • Ensure campaign spending stays within budget while maximizing media efficiency.
    • Track and report on campaign costs and pacing, adjusting as needed to optimize budget allocation.
  • Industry Research and Innovation:
    • Keep up with new technologies, emerging trends, and best practices in the OOH and programmatic advertising space.
    • Suggest innovative solutions for future campaigns that leverage the latest in OOH programmatic opportunities.


Competencies

  • Data-driven and detail-oriented
  • Creative and solution-focused
  • Collaborative and communicative
  • Agile and adaptable in a fast-evolving space
  • Proficiency with DSPs (e.g., Broadsign, Hivestack, Vicinity, or similar).
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with tools like Google Analytics, Tableau, Excel.
  • Proven ability to optimize campaigns based on data, engagement, and ROI.
  • Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Data Science, or related field - essential

Experience

  • 3–5 years’ experience in programmatic media buying, ideally in OOH or digital media.
  • Experience in location-based targeting and segmentation.
  • Industry certifications (IAB, Google, PMP, etc.).
  • Familiarity with digital signage and OOH media formats (billboards, transit, airports, etc.)
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