Video Ad Operations Specialist
The Role
This position will support YouTube ad trafficking operations. The role includes inventory management, monitoring client program performance, and ensuring internal systems are accurate. This will require daily interaction with our internal teams such as Operations, Client Services, and Sales to ensure consistent and smooth delivery of all advertising campaigns.
Our ideal candidate should feel comfortable working in multiple digital platforms and excel working in a dynamic start-up environment. We’re looking for someone to bring passion to everything you do, and tackle projects, both big and small.
You Will
- Respond to forecast requests
- Maintain Roadblock calendar
- Prepare weekly forecasts
- Communicate with the Sales team to ensure program success
- Conduct quality assessments of client-supplied tags and assets
- Track 3rd party reporting to manage pacing and monitor discrepancies
- Conduct quality assessments of program set up and revisions in Order Management software (Operative One)
- Conduct quality assessments of program set up, bookings, and revisions in ad server (DFP)
- Set up, activate, and ensure optimal campaign delivery
- Provide campaign reporting at request and completion of campaign
You Have
- 1-2 years relevant job experience required
- Experience with order management software - Operative One preferred
- Experience with video ad server - DFP preferredExperience with third-party ad servers - DART for Publishers preferred
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage & analyze large sets of data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrate interest in Technology, Internet and/or Social Advertising
- Understanding of user behavior and advertising ecosystem for major…
Life at BuzzFeed
At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:
A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
Opportunities for personal and professional growth via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, Employee Resource Groups, and more
An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity
A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company, delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We value experimentation, teamwork, inclusion, humble confidence. At BuzzFeed, you’ll work alongside inspiring colleagues to create tools, technology, and content that helps connect people all over the world.