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As a Yield Manager/Programmatic Specialist, you'll optimize online advertising inventory for CoolGames and Keesing Media Group to maximize revenue.  Responsibilities include inventory optimization, pricing strategy development, ad tech integration (header bidding, programmatic advertising), ensuring advertising compliance, data analysis (using tools like GA4 and Looker Studio), market research, and basic ad operations (PMP's, direct campaigns).  You'll collaborate with various teams, analyze performance metrics, and report to senior management.  The role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth ad tech knowledge, and experience in yield management or revenue optimization.

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<h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div><p>As a Yield Manager you will play a crucial role in optimizing our online advertising inventory to maximize revenue and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing and analyzing data, implementing pricing strategies, and collaborating with various teams to achieve our revenue goals. This role requires a deep understanding of online advertising, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Some basic knowledge of ad operation is required.&nbsp;</p><p>Within this role you will be responsible for yield management across the online properties of CoolGames and Keesing. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Inventory Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize the allocation of advertising inventory across various channels and platforms to maximize revenue; Regularly run A/B tests in order to optimize yield.</li></ul><ul><li> Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement pricing strategies to ensure competitive rates while maximizing yield and profitability.</li></ul><ul><li>Ad Tech Integration: Collaborate with the ad operations team to integrate and optimize ad technologies, such as header bidding, programmatic advertising, and ad exchanges.</li></ul><ul><li>Advertising Compliance, Data &amp; Privacy: Ensure compliancy with industry regulations and policies; Prepare and execute plans for the 3rd party cookies deprecation in 2024.</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp; Data Analysis: Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in advertising yield; Working with GA4 and data visualization tools as Looker Studio is a plus. =</li></ul><ul><li>Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new revenue opportunities; Use marketplace insight and feedback from demand partners to identify areas for development, product needs and revenue growth.</li></ul><ul><li> Basic ad operation tasks as booking PMP’s or direct campaigns. </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>&nbsp;A plus if you can:</strong></p><ul><li>Demand Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with demand-side partners, negotiate terms, and manage ad network relationships to increase demand and fill rates.</li></ul><ul><li>Reporting: Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate performance and revenue optimization strategies to senior management; Automate and streamline business reporting.</li></ul></div><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related working field.</li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience in online advertising, yield management, or revenue optimization roles (3-5 years).</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and platforms.</li></ul><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of ad tech, programmatic advertising, and ad exchanges.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance requirements.</li></ul><ul><li> Basic programming knowledge is an asset.</li></ul><ul><li>Working with GAM is an asset.</li></ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-benefits-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-benefits"><h2 id="job-benefits-title">Benefits</h2><div><p><strong>About CoolGames</strong></p><p>CoolGames is a dynamic organization in the gaming world located in the center of Amsterdam. We started more than 10 years ago as a pioneer in developing games in HTML5. Now big-tech companies such as Facebook, Snapchat and Google ask to work with us. We partner with global brands, working on IPs such as Angry Birds, Monopoly, Battleship and Sudoku.</p><p>We are a company which believes it’s important to constantly improve and innovate as we strive to be the best. We work in an informal environment with enthusiastic and smart individuals from all over the world to design and create great casual games.</p><p><strong>About Keesing Media Group </strong><br>Keesing Media Group is the biggest braintainment company in the world, producing more than 200 million puzzle books a year, as well as a range of online braingames. Keesing was founded in 1911 and is now global market leader in print and online puzzle formats. The company offers puzzle enthusiasts all over the world challenging and innovative game concepts and is rapidly expanding its digital footprint by organic growth, participations like Elevate Labs in the US and acquisitions like recently CoolGames in Amsterdam and Synonymer.se in Stockholm. The headquarters are in Amsterdam and the company has offices in 12 countries. </p><p></p><p><strong>About the team &nbsp;<br></strong>As Yield Manager you take the lead in optimizing the online advertising inventory from CoolGames and other Keesing Media Group platforms like Synonymer.se. You will work closely together with the CoolGames team consisting of Data and Monetization Specialists, Partnership and Content Managers and the Digital managers within the Group which platforms you work with. You report to Head of Advertising and User Acquisition at CoolGames. </p><p></p><p><strong>Benefits<br></strong>We offer you a challenging job with a broad responsibility and an attractive compensation package:</p><ul><li>Company pension plan and travel cost compensation;</li></ul><ul><li> Company culture that supports personal professional development;</li></ul><ul><li> Healthcare insurance compensation;</li></ul><ul><li>Sports allowance;</li></ul><ul><li>Flexibility to work remote part-time;</li></ul><ul><li>An attractive office location in the center of Amsterdam;</li></ul><ul><li>High-end PC, Macbook Pro or other laptop;</li></ul><ul><li>An open, informal and international company culture.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>* EU candidates only *</p></div></section>

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Bonfire seeks an Internal Communications Lead to craft and implement a studio-wide communication strategy.  Responsibilities include developing creative communication methods, selecting appropriate tools, ensuring information reaches the right audience, and organizing events like guest speaker series and town halls.  The role demands optimizing information flow across teams, creating engaging content (videos, etc.), and establishing feedback mechanisms.  The successful candidate will partner with studio and development leaders,  building relationships across the organization, and will have 5+ years of experience in internal communications or a related field, ideally within the gaming industry.

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<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bonfire is looking for an Internal Communications lead to build and execute a studio-wide communication strategy that keeps our teams aligned, inspired, and engaged. This person will develop effective and creative ways to share information and identify the best tools for communication.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You’ll determine how information flows across the studio, ensuring the right messages are reaching the right people at the right time. From guest speaker events and brown bag sessions to sharing important company updates, this role will keep the entire organization feeling connected and informed. As a member of the people team, you’ll also have the opportunity to come up with creative solutions to enhance our culture through various engagement initiatives.</span></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>Build and own execution of the Internal Communication strategy that aligns with our culture and values</li><li>Partner with studio and development leaders to ensure critical updates and company-wide priorities are effectively and regularly communicated</li><li>Research and roll out communication platforms, and accompanying communication rituals, to streamline internal updates. Ensure our communication stack remains scalable and intuitive as we grow</li><li>Optimize the way we share information across teams—balancing transparency, accessibility, and engagement</li><li>Move beyond traditional Slack updates—bring studio updates to life with creative formats which might include the following: Guest speaker series with industry leaders, Knowledge sharing across teams, Interactive town halls with live Q&amp;A and behind-the-scenes insights and Creative video content for key messages and milestones </li><li>Keep the pulse on the organization, working closely with teams to identify the most important topics to communicate</li><li>Create repeatable, engaging ways to reinforce studio goals, team wins, and key initiatives</li><li>Establish a feedback loop so employees feel heard and involved in shaping studio communications</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>5+ years in internal communications, employee engagement or related fields (preferably in gaming)</li><li>Experience in gaming, preferred. Experience at an employee/culture-first company focused on building a well-informed and engaged workforce required.&nbsp;</li><li>A creative communicator who can make updates exciting, engaging, and easy to digest through their storytelling skills</li><li>Someone who can build the strategy but also execute—from writing a Slack post to running a full-scale internal campaign</li><li>A natural connector who enjoys partnering with different teams and leadership</li><li>Proven success building strong relationships that allow you to have significant impact</li><li>Someone who thinks outside the box to create fresh and interactive ways to share information</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"><div><span style="font-size: 10px;">The salary range for this position is $153,000 - $195,00 annually. Salary will be based on a variety of factors including potential impact holistically as well as their skill and expertise level. There is also more to our total comp package than salary, we offer equity to every new hire as well as a comprehensive benefits package and more. We will be happy to share more about our compensation opportunities when we chat with you! You can learn more about Bonfire's studio culture, team, benefits, and perks on our website:</span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 10px;" href="http://www.bonfirestudios.com/"> www.bonfirestudios.com</a><span style="font-size: 10px;">. Any information you submit is used for recruiting purposes only, and is never shared. You can learn more in our</span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 10px;" href="http://www.bonfirestudios.com/privacy"> privacy policy.</a></div></div>