Responsibilities

• Support Hearst Newspapers & TV’s national direct & programmatic teams in deal setup, optimization, pacing, reporting, daily management, troubleshooting, and client management
• Collaborate with national direct & programmatic teams on avails and inventory management, RFPs, proposals, and campaign execution
• Assist in deal prospecting, helping national & programmatic sales teams identify new deal targets and upsell opportunities
• Proactively develop and execute optimizations and strategies to grow national direct & programmatic revenue
• Help support and lead programmatic partnerships with ad tech partners, including SSPs, DSPs, agencies, trading desks, among others
• Assist in yield responsibilities, including pricing strategies, inventory management, programmatic A/B proposals & testing, and deals evangelization
• Influence and inform programmatic roadmap, staying on top of programmatic trends to keep Hearst Newspapers & TV at forefront of industry change

Requirements

• 3-4+ years' experience in digital account management or operations, with at least 2 years in the programmatic space
• Experience working with major programmatic advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager, Magnite, Xandr, DV360, The Trade Desk)
• Understanding of programmatic display, OLV, and CTV auction dynamics & bid requests
• Proven track record of growing relationships with clients, understanding their objectives, and recommending strategies that meet their needs
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel, with ability to manipulate and analyze large revenue datasets

Preferred

• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mentality
• Proactive and creative mindset with an ability to come up with new ideas to grow revenue
• Well-organized and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders (Clients & partners, finance, business Intelligence, product teams)

Benefits

• At Hearst we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industry-leading benefits include:
• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
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