
Website The Walt Disney Company
Job Description:
Disney’s Automated Operations team is seeking a Director, Automated Marketplaces who will be responsible for setting the strategy, direction and management of the teams that oversee operations for the biddable programmatic marketplaces and self-service platform. The Director, Automated Marketplaces will directly manage two Managers who lead their teams of specialists across Disney & Hulu brands. They will work directly with the programmatic sales team, self-service customer success team, ad platform, advanced operations, pricing, planning, inventory, and key third-party platforms (DSPs, SSPs, etc.).
Job Responsibilities:
- Representing Disney Ad Sales at industry events
- Handling escalations and troubleshooting of any issues
- Leading and managing the direction of the team
- Initiating and overseeing projects that increase team’s efficiency and accuracy
- Developing long-term training and education strategies for the team
- Work with the VP to develop business rules and policies for the ops org to follow. Insure we’re in compliance with auditing policies
- Represent the Automated Ops org with technology, sales operations, pricing & planning
- Partner with key third-party vendors and platforms
Job Requirements:
- Strong understanding of the programmatic technology ecosystem including DSPs, SSPs, and openRTB spec
- Experience effectively leading and taking ownership and accountability of the performance of the team
- 10+ years experience in digital ad operations at a publisher, ad tech company, ad agency or ad network
Qualification & Experience:
- Familiarity with live streaming ad insertion (DAI/SSAI)
- Familiarity with self-serve ad buying tools and platforms
- Deep understanding of measurement vendors (i.e: Nielsen, Moat) and the operational complexities of measureable inventory vs. non-
- measureable inventory
- Ability to effectively work under pressure and loves to solve problems
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot CTV/OTT/Display auction and bid data
- Clear, strategic thinker with the ability to execute on priorities and who is not afraid to roll sleeves up
- Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
Job Details:
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Santa Monica, CA, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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