Comcast

Sr. Manager, Programmatic

Posted on: 5 Feb 2021

New York City, New York

Job Description

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Job Summary

Background: Comcast is building an in-house Programmatic Media Activation team. The activation team will work to meet/exceed campaign performance across all business units, while partnering with an agency team for investment planning, strategy, and non-programmatic activation to create one multi-channel, cohesive go-to-market media execution.

Job Description

Background:

Comcast is building an in-house Programmatic Media Activation team. The activation team will work to meet/exceed campaign performance across all business units, while partnering with an agency team for investment planning, strategy, and non-programmatic activation to create one multi-channel, cohesive go-to-market media execution.

Description:

Comcasts Programmatic Media Activation team works with a variety of Comcast stakeholders and agency partners to manage and execute programmatic media campaigns that meet performance goals across a variety of platforms. The Senior Manager will serve as a subject-matter-expert and team lead for programmatic execution for a number of Comcast business units.

The Senior Manager will be an invaluable team resource, overseeing day-to-day operations of the activation talent and working directly with senior leadership to ensure successful and strategic activation. The ideal candidate must be familiar with the programmatic campaign lifecycle from planning to execution. They will encourage sophisticated activation with a detailed approach to supply path optimization (SPO), bid strategy, omni-channel activation, and platform strategy.

The Senior Manager will partner closely with the agency lead and will contribute to digital investment strategies. They will ensure smooth workflows between in-house and agency teams knowing the agency is fulfilling the ad operations, billing and reconciliation, and planning functions for programmatic channels.

Responsibilities:

* Manage and support the team of activation practitioners responsible for campaign execution

* Serve as escalation for campaign troubleshooting, performance issues, and partner management

* Evaluate and select strategic advertising technology and partners

* Supporting efforts across partner units within Comcast (Divisions, Search, Agency, MarCom, Analytics) to create improved digital experiences across all touchpoints

* Enforce internal and external operations workflows to ensure smooth collaboration

* Train junior and peer staff members in programmatic or performance marketing tenets

* Contribute to larger media initiatives across the organization involving technology integration, audience management, and frequency management across business units

* Ensure performance benchmarks and KPI goals for respective channels, business units, and initiatives

* Oversee teams execution of multichannel programmatic media campaigns (desktop/mobile, display/video)

* Provide guidance for most effective campaign setup and efficient use of reporting systems

* Identify areas for opportunity to improve current procedures, and grow internal team capability.

* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

* 6+ years of Digital experience, with emphasis in programmatic

* Must have hands-on experience managing multiple platforms including DV360, Verizon, Amazon, The Trade Desk

* 3+ year client-facing experience

* Direct report management experience preferred

* Knowledge of biddable platforms (search or social) and/or ad-tech (i.e. DMP, ad server, etc.)

* Experience collaborating with teams in multiple locations

* Strong presentation skills

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables & project timelines efficiently

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, experience with Excel and PowerPoint a must

* Strong project management skills

* Detail oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills

* Self-starter wanting to excel career path by laying the foundation of a new Comcast practice

Employees at all levels are expected to:

* Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

* Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

* Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

* Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

* Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

* Drive results and growth.

* Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

* Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

* This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years

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Comcast

Philadelphia, PA

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, Theme Parks, and Sky segments. The Cable Communications segment offers cable services, including high-speed Internet, video, voice, and security and automation services to residential and business customers under the Xfinity name; and advertising services.

The Cable Networks segment operates national cable networks that provide various entertainment, news and information, and sports content; regional sports and news networks; international cable networks; and various digital properties, including brand-aligned Websites, as well as engages in the cable television studio production operations. 

The Broadcast Television segment operates NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, NBC and Telemundo local broadcast television stations, broadcast television studio production operations, and various digital properties. The Filmed Entertainment segment produces, acquires, markets, and distributes filmed entertainment under the Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features names. It also develops, produces, and licenses stage plays; and distributes filmed entertainment produced by third parties. The Theme Parks segment operates Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan.

The Sky segment offers direct-to-consumer services, such as video, high-speed Internet, voice, and wireless phone services; and content services comprising operating entertainment networks, the Sky News broadcast network, and Sky Sports networks. The company also provides a wireless phone service under the Xfinity Mobile name; and owns the Philadelphia Flyers, as well as the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Comcast Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 

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