Programmatic Manager

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • $95,000 PA - $130,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Programmatic Manager will be responsible for managing the Indirect Demand Business, overseeing the Indirect Demand Campaign Manager, and managing a team. Responsibilities include day-to-day team management, communicating technical issues, providing training, developing relationships with business partners, establishing and improving workflows, and contributing to strategic planning. The role requires experience in digital ad operations and programmatic advertising. This position supports NBCUniversal's $8B annual advertising business and requires a passion for media and advertising innovation. The role is designated as hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of Digital Ad Operations experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in the Programmatic field.
  • Understanding of the Indirect Demand ecosystem.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of FreeWheel and Magnite SSP.
  • Prior experience working directly with DSP and/or SSP partners.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Documentation enthusiast.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience working for a large-scale media company, specifically within / supporting Advertising Sales.
Perks:
  • Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Job Details

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Advertising Platforms & Operations team is responsible for the product development, project management, and day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal’s full advertising technology suite. The division services both internal and external customers in support of NBCUniversal’s $8B annual advertising business.

The Programmatic Ad Operations team within Business Operations & Services is a close-knit, fast-paced team tasked with executing all programmatic guaranteed and private marketplace deals domestically and globally. We are currently seeking a Programmatic Manager to support our indirect demand sales team.

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative person who is passionate about media and advertising innovation, cares about customers, and understands the value of good user experiences.   

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programmatic Sales Operations, the person in this role will be responsible for:

  • Day-to-day team management including on-boarding and development of direct reports
  • Communicate technical issues, particular issues with deal escalations, in a manner that is easy for a non-technical audience to understand
  • Provide training (troubleshooting programmatic deal delivery issues, creative spec, nuances across ad servers, DSPs, tag vendors, etc) to Sales and Sales Operations as needed
  • Develop strategic relationships with our business partners and vendors
  • This role is managing the Indirect Demand Business and will oversee the Indirect Demand Campaign Manager.
  • Establish and improve workflow, processes, and establish goals for measuring and improving product output (quality, conformity, scalability, and sustainability)
  • Contribute to Leadership meetings and strategic planning for Sales Operations organization

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Skills:

  • 3+ years Digital Ad Operations experience
  • 1+ years work in Programmatic field and understanding of Programmatic landscape
  • Understanding of Indirect Demand ecosystem
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  • Familiarity with work management and documentation tools, preferably Jira and Confluence
  • Proven ability to understand and communicate using technical language

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of FreeWheel and Magnite SSP
  • Prior experience working directly with DSP and/or SSP partners 
  • Fluency in Microsoft Excel
  • Documentation enthusiast
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Experience working for a large-scale media company, specifically within / supporting Advertising Sales

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. 
  • Desire to work in the entertainment media industry which requires availability during weekends if we are supporting a live event. 
  • Must be 18 years or older. 

Additional Information: 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.  

Salary range: $95,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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