Director, Video Monetization & Operations – Samsung TV Plus

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead global functional team responsible for optimizing monetization performance of Samsung TV Plus video ad tech and partner ecosystem
• Manage ad stitching operations, content ad load strategy, privacy implementation, and content partner ad tech onboarding/support
• Ensure optimal ad performance metrics by driving technical troubleshooting for fill-rate and render-rate issues
• Closely monitor and report on key monetization performance metrics
• Analyze ad load metrics and drive analysis/implementation of optimal ad policies for linear and VOD
• Identify and quantify impact of new technologies or processes.  Model impact and evangelize among stakeholders to drive priority
• Collaborate with Channel Operations, BD, and Ad Ops teams to help content partners implement Samsung ad requirements
• Optimize data architecture related to advertising metadata and reporting

Skills and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master’s preferred
• 10+ years video advertising experience in Ad Ops, Product Management, or similar role.  Recent experience with FAST or AVOD streaming service preferred
• 5+ years Server Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) experience familiar with pre-fetching, ad suppression, ad transcoding, and render-rate analysis
• Firm technical understanding of ad campaigns, digital video ingestion, and ad serving concepts (separation, frequency capping, blocking, beacons, audience, etc.)
• Hands-on experience working with Ad Ops on ad decision servers including SpringServe, DFP, Freewheel, BeachFront, and/or Magnite
• Knowledge of best practices in monetizing ad revenue across partners/exchanges
• Familiarity with DSPs, SSPS, VAST, VMAP, SCTE-35, and related ad insertion protocols
• Exceptional data analysis and problem solving skills

• Confident leader who can prioritize well and communicate clearly, both verbal and written, across all levels of the organization with a proven ability to influence others
• Ability to thrive and multitask in a constantly evolving environment
• Self-starter with an insatiable will to get stuff done

Compensation for this role, for candidates based in Los Angeles, CA, is expected to be between $200,000 ~ $240,000.  Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

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