Programmatic Platform Manager

FOX Corporation Ad Sales is seeking a dynamic candidate for the Programmatic Platform Manager role to support FOX Ad Sales for all programmatic technology operations and trafficking needs.

This role requires a highly motivated, curious, intelligent individual that will serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the operations and delivery of all programmatic campaigns. This role will help manage and execute product requirements and functional specifications that articulate current business objectives and serve as a subject matter expert for other internal teams.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform end-to-end delivery of programmatic ad campaigns (PG and PMP) and non-guaranteed line items inclusive of setup, onboarding, trafficking, troubleshooting, and reporting within the ad servers and partner SSPs
• Collaborate with Programmatic Sales team’s initiatives by optimizing private marketplaces and working with partners to activate private deal spend
• Act as point of contact for SSPs and DSPs focusing on launch, optimization, and troubleshooting for all programmatic deals
• Monitor deal health and technology performance of private marketplaces, programmatic guaranteed deals, automated sales, and any tag-based implementations; conduct in-depth reviews to improve KPIs focused on revenue and profitability.
• Manage all programmatic modifications within the SSPs and ad server, including changes to price floors, targeting yield changes, or any programmatic line items
• Execute programmatic platform testing for new products and partners
• Work closely with Yield Management team on inventory and reporting, and Ad Tech on performance
• Aid in developing best practices for internal Programmatic processes

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of experience in Digital Ad Tech, Ad Operations
• Experience with the Freewheel MRM, GAM, or other video ad servers
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering quality results
• Facile and comfortable with ad technology and working on related projects or issues that require troubleshooting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to message information to different groups effectively, from developers to salespeople

ABOUT YOU

• Proactive and solution-oriented nature. Self-starter attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and quick learner
• Analytical, detail-oriented, innovative individual committed to quality outputs
• Collaborative thinker, team player, intuitive problem solver
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years digital ad trafficking; Programmatic experience including familiarity with SSPs (Magnite, Xandr, Yahoo)