Head of Media Buying - Remote

Overview

The Head of Media Buying will oversee all programmatic trading across Genius Sports, managing the trading team and ensuring the company maximizes revenue opportunities through strategic and data-driven media buying.

In Short

• Lead and manage the programmatic trading team.
• Oversee execution of programmatic media buying across DSPs, SSPs, and data platforms.
• Develop and refine trading strategies to maximize revenue.
• Identify new revenue opportunities within programmatic trading.
• Work closely with product and development teams to enhance FANHub media buying platform.
• Optimize relationships with DSPs, SSPs, and data providers.
• Build and mentor a high-performing programmatic trading team.
• Implement robust tracking and reporting frameworks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and changes in ad tech regulations.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in programmatic media buying or digital advertising.
• Deep expertise in DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, and data-driven trading strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience working with product and development teams.
• Understanding of sports media or related industries is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ad tech tools and analytics solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance and skills training.
• Annual leave allowance.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Flexible working opportunities.