Senior Analyst - Activation

THE TEAM

Kepler’s Activation team (Digital Media Team) is made up of forward-thinking media traders, with ad platform optimization expertise across biddable media channels (including social, SEM, video/Advanced TV, and programmatic DSP media: audio, DOOH, native, display, etc.) and a keen sense of macro marketing, data policy, and technology trends. 

This team is not simply a trading desk - you are a strategic biddable media expert, who will be client-facing, partner-facing, and seen as an internal expert for brainstorming future-proof ad tech solutions that drive client value and solve/automate internal workflow challenges.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Analyst on our Activation team - you’ll support client relationships, oversee campaign execution, project management and lead many aspects of program management and innovation. You’ll succeed as a Senior Analyst if you’re a natural leader, have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and are a creative problem solver with an instinct to use data.

What You Will Do:

• Refine your expertise in leveraging digital media channels for maximum impact – including social (Meta Ads, X), search (SEM/PPC: Google, Bing, etc), video everywhere (Advanced TV: YouTube, Hulu, TV Networks, FireTV, Roku, etc), programmatic media via DSPs (audio, display/native, DOOH, etc).
• Support your assigned clients and vendors; track, escalate and solve client issues
• Partner with clients to understand their business goals, marketing objectives, and competitive constraints
• Work closely with your Activation Manager and other Kepler team members to design and execute sophisticated programs that deliver breakthrough client results
• Execute and monitor all aspects of campaign setup; measure performance using sophisticated data analysis
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and annual client insights and strategy reports; contribute to all aspects of ongoing program analysis     

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1-3+ years of full-time digital optimization experience required (e.g., Google Ads, DSP/Display Trading, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, PMDs, mobile analytics, site optimization) 
  Strong interest and/or experience in client services and digital media (display, mobile, social, search, etc.)
• Ability to “do what it takes” and manage a complex workload that spans program execution, analysis, and client communications
• Strong analytical skills, and comfort with MS Excel, data analysis and internet technologies
• Excellent listening and communication skills with strong ability to create and build relationships
• Ability to self-manage, juggle multiple priorities and pay strong attention to details
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, collaborative team environment   
   

Transparency is fundamental to Kepler’s culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.

Total Compensation:        

• Base Salary: $73,500 - $85,000

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Contributions
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend
• $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
• $50/mo Internet Stipend
• $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
• One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
• Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year

Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others. 

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