Responsibilities

• Partner Setup and Support : Assist with the integration and maintenance of relationships with programmatic partners including SSPs and DSPs.
• Performance Monitoring : Track key metrics (CPMs, fill rates, revenue) across platforms and generate regular performance reports highlighting notable changes in performance by partner, platform and/or markets
• Deal Setup : Help set up and troubleshoot PMP and PG deals in platforms like Google Ad Manager (GAM) and other SSP platforms.
• Ad Tech support : Work with the Ad Ops team on trafficking, tag testing, and QA for new programmatic placements and monetisation partners
• Documentation : Create and maintain internal documentation and best practice guides related to programmatic integrations and yield tactics
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Support senior team members in liaising with Product and Direct Sales to implement new initiatives

Requirements

• Experience in programmatic advertising, media buying/selling, publisher side or adtech
• Experience with ad tech platforms such as Google Ad Manager, SSP dashboards (e.g. Magnite, Index, Amazon), and/or header bidding
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills; experience using data tools like Looker, Tableau, or Google Data Studio would be beneficial but not essential
• Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of programmatic media and yield optimisation
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Strong communication skills and an interest in the digital media or sports industry
• Understanding of programmatic performance metrics such as CPM, fill rate, eCPM, and demand paths
• Understanding of Open Bidding, Prebid, or ads.txt
• A personal passion for sports or experience working with sports and/or gaming would be beneficial but not essential

Preferred

• A personal passion for sports or experience working with sports and/or gaming would be beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• Company Performance Bonus
• Flexible Working Agreements where applicable
• Private Healthcare Scheme + Employee Enhanced Assistance
• Enhanced Family Leave - Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay. Paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Annual Travel Card Loan & Ride to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Virgin Family: Giving you access to exclusive Virgin offers and experiences
• Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials