Programmatic Specialist – Temporary Position

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY IN A NUTSHELL
You? A detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive professional with a passion for programmatic advertising.

Role? As a Programmatic Specialist, you’ll ensure the operational and technical success of our programmatic display, native, and video advertising campaigns across Nordics, collaborating closely with the Programmatic Managers and team.

We’re looking for a Programmatic Specialist for a temporary position, starting as soon as possible and lasting until the end of August 2026.

Tech stack? Google Ad manager, Xandr, Prebid SSP platforms, Relevant Yield, and other programmatic tools. Basic HTML and JavaScript knowledge is a plus.
Company? Schibsted Marketplaces, soon to be Vend, home of Tori, Oikotie, FINN, Blocket, DBA & Bilbasen, where millions of people across the Nordics connect to find what they need, whether it’s a job, a home, a way to move, or a fresh start.

Location? Join us in our Helsinki, Oslo or Stockholm office with the flexibility to work remotely 2-3 days a week: your choice, your balance.

Why us? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to impact programmatic revenue growth, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop expertise in a dynamic, data-driven environment. We foster professional growth, learning opportunities, and an inclusive culture
Sounds like your cup of tea? Check out the details below!

WHO ARE YOU?

• Analytical mindset – You excel at problem-solving and troubleshooting in a data-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented – Accuracy and precision are key to maintaining high campaign performance.
• Team player – You enjoy collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and have a helpful attitude.
• Strong communicator – Fluent in Finnish and English to support seamless coordination across teams and clients.
• Proactive & organized – You take ownership of your tasks and structure your work efficiently.
• Technical skills – Basic HTML and JavaScript knowledge is a plus, but not a requirement.

WHAT’S THE JOB LIKE?

Day-to-day work & projects cooking

As a Programmatic Specialist, you will:

• Manage programmatic deals, create deals for buyers, troubleshoot issues, and track activation and revenue.
• Monitor and block unwanted advertisers, ensuring brand safety and compliance.
• Analyze programmatic performance, identifying and resolving roadblocks in programmatic buying.
• Provide programmatic customer service by supporting account managers, advertisers, media agencies, and internal stakeholders.
  
  Colleagues
  You’ll be part of the Programmatic team, collaborating with Programmatic Managers, Analysts, Account Managers, and sales teams across Nordics. Reporting to the Head of Advertising System Operations, you’ll work together to drive programmatic success.
  
  The challenge to turn into an opportunity!
  Challenge: Navigating complex programmatic ecosystems with multiple stakeholders across the Nordics.
  Opportunity: Expand your technical expertise, develop problem-solving skills, and drive meaningful business impact in a fast-growing industry.
  
  GOT YOUR ATTENTION? Let us hear from you!
  Apply by 20th April. We’ll begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait too long.
  
  QUESTIONS?
  Head of Advertising System Operations, Heidi Heikura is happy to provide information about the daily work and answer any questions you may have about the role. Heidi is best reached by email heidi.heikura@schisbted.com. For recruitment-related questions, please contact Manisha Kathuria at manisha.kathuria@schibsted.com.