Senior Yield Manager, Digital Advertising

PlayOn! Sports

Yield Manager optimizing revenue for digital display and streaming video ads at PlayOn. Focus on pricing, demand allocation, and relationships with advertisers and partners.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive measurable revenue growth across digital inventory through optimized pricing, demand allocation, and yield strategies.
Improve CPMs, fill rates, and overall monetization efficiency across display, video, mobile, and CTV/OTT inventory.
Increase programmatic revenue contribution through optimized auction dynamics, demand path efficiency, and deal structuring.
Deliver accurate and reliable revenue forecasts in partnership with Finance, aligning yield strategies to company financial targets.
Enhance forecasting accuracy and revenue performance through the application of AI-driven insights and predictive analytics.
Improve inventory utilization to ensure maximum revenue delivery across monetization channels.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5+ years of experience in data analysis at an advertising focused media company.
Proven experience in yield management and revenue optimization focused on direct and programmatic advertising.
Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, SQL, Looker, Tableau, or similar tools.
Experience partnering with Finance or business operations teams on forecasting, budgeting, or revenue planning.
Strong understanding of ad servers (e.g., Google Ad Manager) and SSPs/exchanges.
Experience working with programmatic deal types (PMPs, Programmatic Guaranteed).
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools for data analysis, automation, or optimization (e.g., Python-based models, BI integrations, AI copilots).
Experience applying predictive analytics or machine learning to pricing, forecasting, or yield optimization (preferred).
Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
A data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and a bias toward action.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
Dental, vision life and disability insurance
Employee Emergency Fund
Company equity (stock options)
Open PTO policy
401K plan with company match
Hybrid/flexible work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisyield managementrevenue optimizationpredictive analyticsmachine learningprogrammatic advertisingauction dynamicspricing strategiesAI-driven insightsautomation

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsinfluenceattention to detaildata-driven mindsetcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsbias toward actioncross-functional teamwork