When I am asked what I like about working in a start-up, I have lots of answers, but one always floats to the top:
When you have a good day, the company has a good day. And vice versa.
Being able to move the business and the responsibility, accountability and pure thrill that comes with it drives the best entrepreneurs I know and the best people at Outside.in.
A company can’t have enough people who get excited by that opportunity.
We are looking for some new talent to join the team — an ad operations manager — and the opportunity is so ripe for someone looking to make a profound impact on a growing business.
Yes, I know, adops isn’t the sexiest job in the world (sorry, adops friends), but we’re at the crucial point where we are going to pick and implement our adserver and finish fleshing out our targeting strategies (top secret, but wicked cool).
We are building the infrastructure of our business and it is the perfect opportunity for someone who has a few years of adops experience and wants a shot to:
- Build something from the ground up
- Fix all the things they do don’t like about their current system
- Roll up their sleeves and make a difference
- Innovate in the exciting hyperlocal vertical
We are a innovative, aggressive company, so we’re not looking for VPs or super-senior people. We want the people who feel constrained by old systems and old companies who want to prove they are stars. We love stars.
Above all, it’s a shot for someone to have some good days and really make a difference in the business.
Here’s the job spec. If this fits you, email us at jobs@outside.in.
Mark
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We are looking for an Ad Operations Manager who can drive the construction of a top-to-bottom ad serving system for this dynamic New York start-up. We are looking for a proven ad ops specialist who has the passion and skill to take on this big challenge.
Job Description
Outside.in is the web’s leading provider of hyperlocal news and information. Combining the excitement of a start-up company with the security of an extensive network of venture financing, the company is growing rapidly and looking for individuals who want to help drive this success.
We are hiring an Ad Operations Manager. The role would suit an individual who has spent the last few years learning and excelling in an ad operations role and is looking for the opportunity to step-up into a leadership role. This is your chance to help define the future of an exciting and dynamic start-up doing visionary things in the local media space.
You must be a natural self-starter, with the detailed knowledge of the ad ops space to make the right decisions. The role would include the following responsibilities:
Ad Server Implementation, Product Management and Reporting
* Be the ad platform guru – know it, live it, love it
* Planning and implementing ad tags on pages
* Determine strategy for targeting ads to most granular and successful level
* Establish reporting practices and key metrics
Inventory and Revenue Management
* Report, forecast and manage inventory and revenue reports
* Coordinate inventory with sales team
Revenue Optimization
* Create and manage relationships with 3rd party ad networks
* Optimize performance of networks to increase monetization via negotiation,
targeting enhancements, etc….
You should have demonstrable, directly relevant experience in a similar role with a prior media organization. You are ready to make the leap to being in charge and building your own ad infrastructure. You can thrive on the freedom to define the advertising vision for a dynamic young company. If this sounds like you and you’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and get to work, get in touch.
Strong references are a must.
