Technical Campaign Manager, Programmatic Sales Operations

NBC Sports Next; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Technical Campaign Manager for Programmatic Sales Operations in New York. This role oversees post-launch delivery, troubleshooting, and campaign pacing to meet or exceed client expectations within a fast-paced programmatic environment.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams, lead live client troubleshooting calls, and contribute to weekly planning meetings. A strong understanding of programmatic ecosystems and a Bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2+ years of experience in Digital Sales Operations.
• Understanding of programmatic advertising ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify technical issues with bids for guaranteed and non-guaranteed deal types and coordinate with cross-functional teams for resolution.
• Lead live troubleshooting calls with clients alongside Campaign Manager counterpart.
• Attend weekly POD meetings to align sales, planning, and operations.
• Setup regular cadence reporting to identify trends in creative failures across ad distributors/DSPs.
• Gain knowledge within the Programmatic ecosystem to support internal and external partners.
• Interact with Programmatic Sales Team and Clients to ensure campaign fulfillment.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge on programmatic deal setup within SSPs like FreeWheel and Google Ad Manager.

Skills

Digital Sales Operations

Programmatic advertising

Client relationships

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FreeWheel

Google Ad Manager

Job description

Technical Campaign Manager, Programmatic Sales Operations

Location: New York, NEW YORK, us

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Advertising Products & Solutions team is responsible for the product development, project management, and day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal’s full advertising technology suite. The division services both internal and external customers in support of NBCUniversal’s $8B annual advertising business.

The Programmatic Ad Operations team within Business Operations & Services is a close-knit, fast-paced team tasked with executing all programmatic guaranteed and private marketplace deals domestically and globally. The Programmatic Sales Operations Technical Campaign Manager oversees post-launch delivery and troubleshooting for programmatic deals. This involves ensuring campaigns are pacing toward their goals, identifying delivery blockers, and providing actionable recommendations to help clients optimize performance and scale effectively.

The Programmatic Sales Operations team works side-by-side with the planning and sales team to ensure that advertising campaigns run smoothly and exceed client expectations. We are looking for a detail-oriented, technically savvy, problem solver with superior customer service skills and leadership qualities to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Identifying technical issues with bids for guaranteed and non-guaranteed deal types, and working with appropriate cross-functional teams to find a timely resolution
• Lead live troubleshooting calls with clients, alongside Campaign Manager counterpart
• Attend weekly POD meetings to ensure sales, planning, and operations are in lockstep
• Setup regularly cadenced reporting to identify trends amongst creative failures within various ad distributors/ DSPs
• Must seek to gain knowledge within the Programmatic ecosystem to better support our internal and external partners
• Direct interaction with Programmatic Sales Team and Clients to ensure campaign fulfillment
• Advanced knowledge on programmatic deal setup within various SSPs, such as FreeWheel and Google Ad Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 2+ years of experience in Digital Sales Operations
• Understanding of programmatic advertising ecosystem

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Desire to work in the entertainment media industry, which requires availability during weekends if we are supporting a live event
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent client relationship & interpersonal skills
• Prior experience trafficking in DSP and/or SSP
• Interest in DSP nuances a plus
• Fluency in the language of digital media: impressions, CTR, CPMs, eCPMs, etc.
• Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be organized and detail oriented with great attention to accuracy

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range:$70,000 - $90,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].