Disney Jobs – Director Automated

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:

• Handling escalations and troubleshooting of any issues
• Partner with key third-party vendors and platforms
• 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
• Represent the Automated Ops org with technology, sales operations, pricing & planning
• Representing Disney Ad Sales at industry events
• Work with the VP to develop business rules and policies for the ops org to follow. Insure we’re in compliance with auditing policies

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in digital ad operations at a publisher, ad tech company, ad agency or ad network
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot CTV/OTT/Display auction and bid data
• Experience effectively leading and taking ownership and accountability of the performance of the team
• Strong understanding of the programmatic technology ecosystem including DSPs, SSPs, and openRTB spec

Qualification & Experience:

• Clear, strategic thinker with the ability to execute on priorities and who is not afraid to roll sleeves up
• Familiarity with live streaming ad insertion (DAI/SSAI)
• Deep understanding of measurement vendors (i.e: Nielsen, Moat) and the operational complexities of measureable inventory vs. non-measureable inventory
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively work under pressure and loves to solve problems
• Familiarity with self-serve ad buying tools and platforms
• Experience with and enthusiasm for an organization experiencing rapid changes

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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