Identify, analyze, and interpret trends in complex data sets to maximize publisher yield.
Extract and analyze bidstream and auction data to surface trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities; provide recommended changes to enhance bidding dynamics and yield outcomes.
Develop and maintain analytic monitoring and alerting systems for yield management; ensure rapid identification and diagnosis of revenue-affecting issues and performance drops.
Produce data-driven summaries and actionable insights for internal teams and executives; communicate technical accuracy for varied stakeholders.
Support Yield Managers and Publishers in implementing data-driven best practices and monetization strategies.
Monitor macro and micro trends; provide proactive alerting on network or site-level issues and track key KPIs (fill rate, eCPM, revenue, latency, viewability).
Investigate and respond to technical or operational issues to maximize yield without compromising user experience, site speed, or ad quality.
Build and maintain AB testing frameworks, reporting, and result interpretation.
Perform root cause analysis for data or ad-serving problems; provide technical QA for new publisher onboarding, AB tests, product launches, and engineering initiatives.
Act as a subject matter expert for Freestar data capabilities and support data integrity projects.
Project manage yield and data initiatives from planning through implementation; collaborate cross-functionally with Business Intelligence, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Business Development, and Demand.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and recommend and pilot innovative monetization solutions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
2-4 years of experience in ad tech; preferably at a digital publisher or ad management company.
Minimum 2 years of experience in an analytical role.
Deep familiarity with header bidding, Prebid, SSPs, DSPs, ad serving, Google Ad Manager, and major ad tech platforms.
Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets; familiarity with working with large complex data sets.
Experience in SQL and willingness to adopt new data tools as needed.
Hands-on experience with data visualization and presentation tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex yield strategies and analytical insights.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Experience with AB testing a plus.
Experience with LLMs or machine learning tools for data analysis is a bonus.
Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.