Media Buying Executive

Genius Sports
Tallinn +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with campaign optimization and client communication, this role favors those with adaptability in programmatic tech and a willingness to collaborate across global teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in digital advertising agencies or programmatic teams and a curiosity for new technologies
    — “1–2 years of hands-on experience with Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), ideally in a digital advertising agency, programmatic team or large advertiser.”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional teams and can manage international collaboration
    — “Working closely with teams globally, you’ll define campaign objectives, develop strategies and KPIs, and manage budgets to deliver strong performance.”
  • Candidates who can translate data into actionable insights and communicate effectively with stakeholders
    — “create detailed performance reports for clients, with clear analysis and actionable recommendations.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves direct client interaction, which may require strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
    — “Communicate directly with clients and partners, collaborating with Account Managers, Sales and teams in Tallinn.”
  • There is a potential expectation for in-office presence despite hybrid working models.
    — “We enjoy an office-first culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with DSP platforms like The Trade Desk in your resume and interview responses.
    — “working knowledge of DSP platforms such as The Trade Desk, Beeswax, Moloco and AppLovin.”
  • Showcase your ability to analyze performance data and deliver insights in your portfolio or case studies.
    — “analyse campaign data, identify performance patterns and trends, and understand how these insights can drive optimisation opportunities.”
  • Highlight your adaptability to new programmatic tools and your eagerness to learn in your application materials.
    — “Strong willingness and curiosity to learn new programmatic technologies, platforms and innovations.”
  • Demonstrate your experience in managing complex campaign setups and delivering results.
    — “Analyse and optimise campaigns towards client targets, taking on more campaigns with more complex set-ups over time.”
  • Include examples of cross-functional collaboration with sales and account management teams in your application.
    — “collaborating with Account Managers, Sales and teams in Tallinn.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful campaign performance
  • positive client feedback
Typical background
digital marketingprogrammatic advertising

Skills & requirements

Required

Programmatic AdvertisingCampaign ManagementData AnalysisDigital MarketingCommunication

Preferred

DSP Platforms Knowledge

Stack & domain

Programmatic Learning AgilityProgrammatic Ecosystem UnderstandingIndustry TrendsMarket InsightsData Performance AnalysisTechnology AdaptabilityCommunication SkillsFluent In EnglishDSP PlatformsThe Trade DeskBeeswaxMolocoApplovinCuriosityWillingness To LearnEagernessInterestWillingnessWritten And Verbal Communication SkillsEffective CommunicationMedia BuyingAd OperationsDigital AdvertisingProgrammatic AdvertisingDspsSspsAd ExchangesData ProvidersAudience TargetingMedia Buying Strategies

About the role

Original posting from Genius Sports via Greenhouse

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.

Join the Genius team powering fan engagement with smart ads, AI-driven broadcasts, epic stats, and gamified experiences.

The Role

You’ll be part of a skilled team of media buyers and ad operations specialists, driving the strategy, setup and optimisation of digital advertising campaigns. Working closely with teams globally, you’ll define campaign objectives, develop strategies and KPIs, and manage budgets to deliver strong performance.

You’ll own campaign setup, ongoing monitoring and optimisation, using data-driven insights to improve results. You’ll also create detailed performance reports for clients, with clear analysis and actionable recommendations.

What you'll do

Set up client campaigns using the available data, segments and creatives, and apply changes to campaign settings.

Manage client workbenches in Connextra and complete client requests or tasks escalated by other teams.

Analyse and optimise campaigns towards client targets, taking on more campaigns with more complex set-ups over time.

Plan campaigns and create insight reports for the campaigns you manage.

Manage client data, including tagging, segment creation and data syncing between platforms.

Communicate directly with clients and partners, collaborating with Account Managers, Sales and teams in Tallinn.

Troubleshoot client issues, train new colleagues, and test new features with structured feedback.

What you’ll bring

Programmatic Learning Agility: Strong willingness and curiosity to learn new programmatic technologies, platforms and innovations within the evolving digital advertising landscape.

Programmatic Ecosystem Understanding: Eagerness to develop a broad understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, data providers, audience targeting and media buying strategies.

Industry Trends & Market Insights: Interest in identifying emerging programmatic trends, understanding market developments and recognising shifts in the global programmatic landscape.

Data & Performance Analysis: Curiosity to analyse campaign data, identify performance patterns and trends, and understand how these insights can drive optimisation opportunities.

Technology Adaptability: Willingness to explore and adopt new programmatic tools, technologies and platforms as the industry evolves.

Communication Skills: Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients and global stakeholders.

It’ll be a bonus if you have

1–2 years of hands-on experience with Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), ideally in a digital advertising agency, programmatic team or large advertiser.

working knowledge of DSP platforms such as The Trade Desk, Beeswax, Moloco and AppLovin.

The monthly salary for this full-time role ranges from €2,000 to €2,750 gross. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group’s benefits plan

We enjoy an office-first culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.

One team, being brave, driving change

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.

Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

Source: Genius Sports careers (Greenhouse)

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