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Programmatic Analyst Intern

Samba TV

Samba TV

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San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 20-25 / hour
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

With a view into over 25 million TVs and global data, we have the largest multi-publisher measurement available. Our customers use our measurement ACR sensor and AI Platform to gain a real-time, unified view of their consumer viewing experience across all TVs and video applications while using our Audience products to optimize media delivery.

The Programmatic Analyst Internship is an exciting opportunity to learn how the world’s largest brands and agencies utilize Samba’s data to execute their media strategies across linear TV and digital advertising.

During your 3-month internship, you will work alongside Programmatic Consultants and Measurement Analysts, to apply real-time TV viewing data and gain hands-on experience in major programmatic platforms (DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, Ad Servers) such as The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Liveramp, and Google Ad Manager to name a few.

You will play an important role in ensuring we maintain the highest standard of operational excellence and customer service across our US Programmatic and Measurement offerings. Successful candidates can expect to acquire a broad understanding of the ever-evolving advertising landscape and strong grasp of how sophisticated advertisers and agencies take advantage of contextual viewership data and measurement to achieve their marketing objectives.

If you’re interested in being at the cutting edge of adtech and building a knowledge base that is directly transferable to a career in advertising, media, analytics, or product, we look forward to hearing from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • Assist Programmatic Consultants throughout the full life cycle of a programmatic campaign (planning/strategy, activation/troubleshooting, consultation/renewal)

    • Analyze SSP, DSP, DMP, and Ad Server reports to craft tailored recommendations for clients

    • Assist Measurement Analysts throughout the full life cycle of a measurement campaign (media plan audit, pixel implementation, and discrepancy checks)

    • Develop reports and dashboards showcasing how clients' TV ad campaigns are performing across linear, CTV, and digital media

    • Must be in pursuit and have completed your third year of your undergraduate degree, or have an advanced graduate degree in progress (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.)

    • Ability to work collaboratively and create an inclusive environment at all levels of an organization

    • Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project

    • Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis

    • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingKeen understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem

    • Proficient in Excel (sumifs, index match, pivot tables, vlookups, etc); SQL is a plus

    • Project management and CRM experience is a plus (Salesforce, Jira, Asana, Trello, etc)

Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.
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20 - 25 USD

Samba TV expects to offer an hourly rate between $20 - $25 per hour for roles to be performed in New York or California; actual hourly rate offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. This is just one component of Samba TV’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. In addition, Samba provides health insurance, wellness offerings, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and other employee benefits.