Programmatic Operations Analyst

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Job Description

• Programmatic Deal Setup & Ad Product Testing:
  • Managing daily operational functions as related to the Programmatic advertising stack, and ensuring SLA's are met/monitored for the entire team. This includes assigning PMP deal creation to analysts and off-shore teams, ensuring troubleshooting and ad-hoc reporting requests are completed within SLA's, and acting as a subject matter expert on processes and policy.
  • Perform tests in SSPs and DSPs for new products and develop/document processes for use across multiple teams. Includes educating Sales and Account Strategy to ensure team members are up-to-date on DDM's constantly evolving suite of products and solutions.
• Programmatic Sales Support Operations and Reporting:
  • Deliver weekly state-of-the-business updates, providing insights that inform sales strategies and operational decisions.
  • Maintain a structured approach to daily tasks, ensuring timely and accurate communication of analytical findings to sales teams. Provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making and foster collaboration.
  • Develop, maintain, and present programmatic performance reports and dashboards using tools such as Excel or Looker.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis to supply performance benchmarks, trends, and client spend data to programmatic and direct sales teams.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in digital publishing, programmatic advertising, or yield management. Experience with SSPs is desired. Advanced DSP buying experience is preferred, specifically in DV360, TTD, and Amazon.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create pivot tables, use VLOOKUP, apply if/then statements, and build data-driven visualizations.

• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Sisense is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions and recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex insights clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proactive, revenue-focused, and motivated by achieving tangible results.

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• Analytical Thinker - High energy with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to thoroughly test products, identify defects, inconsistencies, or usability issues, and accurately document findings.
• Detailed oriented and highly organized.
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
• A self-starter who is curious and seeks continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to operational excellence. Clear and concise verbal and written communication to provide feedback to product teams, complete reports, and collaborate across departments.

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

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Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.