Advertising Operations Specialist

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Role overview:

The Advertising Operations Specialist, Gaming and Entertainment is an analytically inclined technical master with a passion for the Gaming and Entertainment space. This is an incredible opportunity to join PlayStation's fast growing Advertising organisation to drive operational excellence and revenue growth. This role will partner closely with Network Advertising's client partner, client solution, and business analyst teams to deliver innovative strategies and insights for advertising partners.

With proven understanding of both advertising and the gaming or entertainment industries, this role is responsible for driving client growth and team success through operational excellence and transparency.

This role is located at PlayStation's global headquarters in London, UK.

What you'll be doing:
• Facilitate and execute tasks involved with ad campaign management; includes setup & trafficking, QA & troubleshooting, monitoring performance & delivery, reporting & analytics, optimisation, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to surpass client goals.
• Raise awareness of campaign performance, recommendations, and insights that will impact future campaigns.
• Proactively optimise to exceed client KPIs and drive revenue growth/retention of our advertising clients.
• QA creative content for technical specs ensuring it adheres to PlayStation ad policies.
• Participate in Weekly/Monthly meetings presenting case studies and insights to the global Operations group.

What we're looking for:
• Ability to work within a highly collaborative, dynamic environment.
• Proven experience in trafficking and troubleshooting campaigns & experience interacting with customers, prospects, agencies, analysts and staff.
• Proven ability to set clear expectations, prioritise activities, and follow through with timely execution in a cross functional team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical nature; metric driven behaviour with a high degree of organisation.
• Innovative, self-starter with high work ethic.
• Excited to keep up with the latest progress and trends in ad tech.

Preferred Additional Qualifications
• Prior experience utilising ad serving and data management systems: FreeWheel, Salesforce Audience Cloud, SSP/DSPs, programmatic platforms.
• Account management or client service experience.
• Working knowledge of SQL, basic HTML, and ad tag construction.

Required Academic & Work Experience:
• BA or BS degree in a marketing or analytical field
• Proven years in advertising operations experience
• Experience in gaming, advertising, or digital media

Benefits:
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq9m5z-18-223-32-230-42 in your application.