Senior Analyst, Programmatic

This is a hybrid role based in our Los Angeles office and will require you to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s so interesting about this role?

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Revenue / AdOps team to support our programmatic advertising operations and revenue initiatives. This role will be pivotal in managing the day-to-day operations with programmatic ad vendors, providing in-depth reporting on key metrics, and proactively identifying opportunities to drive revenue growth. Strong organizational skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential. Additionally, the role will support broader operational or compliance initiatives as needed.

What’s the job?  

• Reporting & Analysis (50%):

  • Create, prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports covering key metrics such as revenue, impressions, CPM, fill rates, ad requests, and more

  • Analyze data trends to provide actionable insights that drive performance improvements

  • Maintain dashboards for internal stakeholders to track key ad performance metrics via collaboration with the data engineering team

• Vendor Management (25%):

  • Manage and maintain relationships with mobile ad tech partners (Applovin, Google, Meta, etc.)  to ensure smooth operation and optimal ad performance

  • Review key performance metrics for each ad tech partner and identify any issues or areas for improvement team

• Operational Support (25%):

  • Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, finance and other teams to optimize programmatic ad operations

  • Monitor the health of ad inventories and assist in resolving ad supply concerns by partnering with product and engineering

What we'll love about you  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

• Or 3-5 years of experience in operations, finance, consulting, business development or a related role with a strong focus on revenue growth and driving business results. Ad tech industry experience is not required but a plus

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve performance.Hands-on experience with reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Looker, etc.) and analysis

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with with a strong focus on creating clear, concise, and well-structured reports

• Revenue growth mindset: Proven ability to focus on strategies and initiatives that drive revenue performance and growth

• Intellectual curiosity and drive for continuous improvement: Always seeking to expand their knowledge, ask insightful questions, and find ways to optimize processes and enhance performance. Capable of independently acquiring new knowledge or skills when needed

• Strong work ethic and drive: Demonstrates reliability, consistency, and dedication to completing tasks, with a proactive attitude toward achieving results, learning new skills, and improving processes

We’ll really swoon if you have any of: 

• Experience working with mobile publishers, programmatic ad vendors, mobile mediation platforms such as MAX and GAM, DSPs, SSPs, and other ad tech partners is a plus

• Knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem, including ad logic, programmatic auctions and RTB (real-time bidding)

What you'll love about us

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.

• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.

• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.

• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.

• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.

• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

About Grindr

Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.

Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.

Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York.With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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