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Wavemaker

Manager, Media Optimization

Location: New York, United States · Category: Customer Success & Client Operations · Seniority: Manager · Posted: October 12, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role manages programmatic media campaign execution for clients, overseeing setup, QA, budget allocation, and optimization. The Manager is responsible for training and supervising 1-6 junior team members, developing activation strategies, and collaborating with account teams and publishers. The role requires 2+ years of experience with DSPs like DV360 and TTD, ad servers, and strong analytical skills.
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Global media agency for planning, buying and optimisation.

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