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Wavemaker

Director, Programmatic

Location: Los Angeles, United States · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Director · USD100,000 – USD230,000 / yearly · Posted: October 13, 2026 · Verified: Nov 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Director role leads day-to-day programmatic operations and serves as the main point of contact on client accounts, formulating programmatic strategy and managing the career paths of supporting staff. The position requires 6+ years of experience planning/buying across major DSPs like DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Yahoo DSP, along with significant client-facing and team management experience. The Director coordinates work across disciplines, industry groups, and media partners while keeping senior management informed of key opportunities and risks.
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Global media agency for planning, buying and optimisation.

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