or apply directly on Code3's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Code3's roles stay open a median of 32 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Code3's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Code3
- high 5 stale, 1 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 14 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Code3's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Code3.
About this role
As an Associate Director, Programmatic & Direct Media at Code3, you will manage and elevate programmatic and direct media strategies for a diverse client portfolio. Your role involves developing media strategies, optimizing campaigns across various digital platforms, and fostering relationships with media partners. This hands-on position requires both strategic thinking and practical execution, including troubleshooting within DSPs and presenting insights to clients.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Code3 as an employer.
What you need
- 6+ years of experience developing and activating programmatic media strategies, ideally within an agency environment
- Strong hands-on experience across DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360 and StackAdapt, including campaign setup, optimization and troubleshooting
- Experience across CTV, OLV, display and other programmatic channels, including PMP, Preferred, Programmatic Guaranteed and direct publisher buys
- Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, publishers, data providers and verification partners
- Experience developing audience strategies leveraging first-party data, contextual targeting and modeled audiences
- Strong media planning, measurement and analytical skills with the ability to translate performance into clear strategic recommendations
Nice to have
- Relevant platform certifications are a plus
What you get
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as generous retirement program
- Thoughtful parental leave and return program
- Flexible Time Off, holidays, quarterly Company 'Recharge' Days, and holiday closure in December
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Commitment to transparent DEIB practices
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work policies beyond the location being remote
- The role requires both strategic and hands-on involvement, which may appeal to those who prefer a varied workload
- The salary range is provided, but compensation is also tied to performance-based bonuses
- The company emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds, which may indicate a strong commitment to inclusion
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Listed by Code3 on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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