**Who We’re Looking For:**

We are seeking a talented and motivated **Senior Advertising Operations Manager** to join our elite team at zone·tv. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our video advertising and monetization solutions, driving revenue performance for our Free Streaming Video Service – Zone·ify. As a senior manager, you will lead teams and collaborate on innovative tools that will reshape personalized TV streaming experiences.

**Department:** Advertising Operations and Business Development
**Reports To:** Head of Content and Advertising
**Location:** Hybrid Remote & Office (Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada)

**About zone·tv:**

Zone·tv’s mission is to redefine Free Streaming TV by delivering extensive entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, shorts, games, and kids' content to audiences in Canada and the United States. Our service is rapidly growing, featuring unique personalized entertainment experiences filled with expertly curated, exciting new content discoveries.

**Why Join Us?**

At zone·tv, we prioritize a culture that facilitates excellence. We offer a flexible working environment, allowing employees ownership and responsibility to foster innovation and attract top talent. Our team comprises industry veterans, advancing skills with cutting-edge technology and services in a collaborative atmosphere. Additionally, we provide competitive benefits.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Business Development & Partner Engagement**
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with direct advertisers, agencies, and programmatic partners.
- Drive direct ad sales opportunities and identify new revenue streams.
- Serve as the primary contact for ad tech vendors, SSPs, DSPs, and other ad partners.

2. **Ad Operations Management**
- Oversee ad operations, including campaign management, trafficking, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Ensure proper implementation of Ad Tech Stack with proprietary and third-party technologies.
- Lead the creation of revenue-optimizing ad products for various platforms.

3. **Programmatic Advertising Expertise**
- Manage the technical integration of programmatic platforms.
- Develop and optimize programmatic campaigns.
- Monitor programmatic performance to maximize revenue and fill rates.

4. **Leadership & Team Management**
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing ad operations team.
- Establish best practices, workflows, and performance benchmarks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support revenue growth initiatives.

**Skills and Requirements:**

- 5+ years of experience in ad operations, business development, and programmatic advertising in the AVOD/FAST and CTV sectors.
- Comprehensive understanding of ad serving technologies and performance optimization.
- Expertise in VAST, oRTB for AVOD/FAST integrations.
- Proven experience in business development and partner engagement.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a successful track record of team management.
- Exceptional analytical skills to interpret data and maximize revenue.
- Solid understanding of finance related to ad revenue reporting and management.
- Self-motivated and results-driven with a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**Your Competitive Edge:**

- A strong network to access direct advertisers/networks to monetize high-value audiences.

If this opportunity and our company resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today. We’re moving FAST!