Programmatic Operations Manager

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Job Description

Your Team: You will be joining the Programmatic Revenue Operations team, the central hub responsible for the strategic management and technical optimization of our digital ad stack across Web, App, and Video platforms. This team acts as the vital bridge between Ad Tech, Sales, and Product to ensure our premium inventory is monetized effectively.

Your Role: As the Programmatic Revenue Operations Manager, you will be our in-house industry expert, leading the charge on all aspects of programmatic revenue operations. Reporting to the Head of Programmatic, you will drive yield optimization and manage high-level technical integrations to ensure our world-class inventory reaches its full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the monetization strategy for some of the UK's most iconic media brands.

Day to day You Will

• Deliver the programmatic monetization strategy across Display, Online Video, and App inventory.
• Establish processes and evolve best practices for managing programmatic ad technology partners and the Open Market.
• Optimize the programmatic SSP stack, including Price Floors, Header Bidding (Prebid) configurations, and Unified Pricing Rules (UPR).
• Evaluate opportunities with new programmatic partners, Identity solutions, and industry trends to drive revenue growth.
• Implement, test, and review programmatic technologies within the ad stack framework to ensure minimal impact on page latency.
• Collaborate with internal developer teams to project manage the roll-out of new products and ensure the robustness of integrations like ads.txt and CMP.
• Troubleshoot technical issues regarding ad delivery, discrepancies, and creative quality.
• Monitor programmatic deal health (PMPs and Programmatic Guaranteed) with a focus on revenue yield.
• Support finance teams with billing and reconciliation queries for programmatic revenue.

What we're looking for from you

• Comprehensive knowledge of the digital publishing landscape, specifically regarding Video and Display formats on Desktop, Mobile, and App.
• Experience navigating Google Ad Manager (GAM) and programmatic supply-side platforms (SSPs) to manage complex ad stacks.
• Experience working with Header Bidding (Prebid.js) and Amazon Publisher Services (TAM/UAM).
• A firm grasp of the RTB marketplace, including auction dynamics, bid density, and win rates.
• Understanding of modern privacy and identity challenges, such as cookie deprecation and GDPR/TCF compliance.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret yield data to make informed adjustments that meet revenue targets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate data in Excel or Google Sheets to drive decision-making.
• Highly organized communicator who can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to take initiative on revenue projects with minimal supervision.

If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone's potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Life at NewsDriven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

BenefitsSome of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you to apply for any of our roles please contact us on [email protected].