Junior Media Buying Executive

As a Junior Media Buying Executive at Genius Sports, you will be integral to designing, setting up, and optimizing programmatic advertising campaigns. You will collaborate with a team of traders and ad operations professionals, liaising with global teams to establish campaign objectives and ensure successful execution.

Candidates applying for the Junior Media Buying Executive position at Genius Sports should have 1-3 years of hands-on experience in digital campaign optimization within a DSP environment. Solid communication skills and attention to detail are equally important.

Genius Sports offers various benefits such as skills training and development opportunities, ensuring that Junior Media Buying Executives grow professionally. The company also fosters a collaboration-focused, innovative work culture conducive to learning.

Junior Media Buying Executives at Genius Sports are expected to have experience with various programmatic platforms, including Xandr, DV360, and TTD. Familiarity with ad serving platforms and digital marketing certification from Google and Meta is also beneficial.

Apart from a competitive salary, Genius Sports provides excellent health insurance, flexible working arrangements, social events, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming workplace for Junior Media Buying Executives.

Genius Sports prides itself on a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and celebration of successes. As a Junior Media Buying Executive, you would be encouraged to think creatively and contribute to a dynamic team atmosphere.

Yes, Genius Sports facilitates flexible work arrangements, including remote work opportunities for Junior Media Buying Executives. This forward-thinking approach supports work-life balance and allows team members to thrive personally and professionally.

When answering this question, focus on specific campaigns you've worked on, describe the optimization strategies you implemented, and highlight the results. Showcase your analytical skills and your approach toward improving performance metrics.

In your response, detail the key performance indicators (KPIs) you consider most important, such as click-through rates, conversion rates, return on ad spend, and customer engagement. Explain how you gather and analyze data to evaluate success.

Mention the specific platforms you’ve worked with, such as Xandr, DV360, or others. Be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with each one and how you’ve used them to execute successful campaigns.

To effectively answer this question, describe your organization and time management strategies. Highlight your ability to prioritize tasks, communicate with your team, and remain focused under pressure.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answer. Talk about the campaign goals, your specific contributions, what actions you took, and then quantify the results to demonstrate success.

Discuss the importance of clear communication not only with team members but also with clients and external stakeholders. Explain how effective communication has previously helped you resolve issues or enhance campaign performance.

Your response should reflect a thoughtful understanding of industry trends and challenges, such as data privacy regulations, market volatility, or evolving consumer behavior. Offer insights on how you would address these challenges.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning industry publications, webinars, or relevant online communities you’re involved with. Talk about how staying informed helps you bring fresh ideas to your role.

Emphasize the value of teamwork and share strategies that have worked well for you in the past. Discuss how you build relationships with colleagues from various departments to achieve common goals.

Share your passion for the field and highlight aspects that resonate with you personally, such as the fast-paced environment, the challenge of optimizing campaigns, or the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.