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Account Manager, NY at BuzzFeed in New York, NY
BuzzFeed is looking for a smart, detail-oriented, customer-service focused individual to help manage and support BuzzFeed's advertising operations. We're a new kind of media company for the social world. Our technology powers the social distribution of content, detects what is trending on the web, and connects people in realtime with the hottest content of the moment. Our site is a rapidly growing hub for media that reaches over 60 million monthly unique visitors. You will report directly to the EVP of Business Operations and help ensure that every aspect of a campaign is flawlessly executed. You’re the quarterback from the minute the campaign is signed until it’s delivered and invoiced.
This is a mid level position, well suited to an individual looking to break into the world of internet/media startups with room for growth and advancement. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, will bring energy and passion to everything they do, and will not be afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to tackle projects both big and small. This is a great opportunity for someone to learn the operational ropes of a fast-growing company while making a direct impact on its success and ability to execute. BuzzFeed Social Advertising is taking off and we need someone to help us run and scale as we grow.
This job is based in our NYC offices, and we offer competitive compensation and stock option program. Please include a cover letter with your application.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the client’s primary point of contact for the campaign - customer satisfaction is priority
- Test, schedule, and traffic ads across BuzzFeed.com and the BuzzFeed Network
- Work closely with BuzzFeed creative and technology teams to manage and launch in-house creative and custom ad products
- Monitor and optimize campaign delivery - work with third parties to resolve discrepancies
- Inventory forecasting and management
- Review new insertion orders - review contract terms, available inventory, and pricing
- Develop a thorough understanding of DFP and become an expert on BuzzFeed ad products and ad specifications
- Adhoc analysis and reporting
- Deliver timely custom campaign reports - PowerPoint/Keynote experience a plus
Requirements
- Experience with DFP and/or other ad serving platforms
- Superior customer service skills
- Strong quantitative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly proficient with MS Excel
- Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast-paced and fluid environment, as well as situations of ambiguity and uncertainty - (We're a startup, come up with an approach to solve the challenge rather than just state it.)
- Fill technical gaps with manual processes and spreadsheets
- Demonstrated interest in Technology, Internet and/or Media/Advertising is a plus
- Knowledge of/experience with DSPs, SSPs a definite plus
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is a new kind of media company for the social world. Our technology powers the viral distribution of content, detects what is trending on the web, and connects people in realtime with the hottest content of the moment. Our site is a rapidly growing hub for viral media that reaches over 60 million monthly unique visitors and our viral media network reaches an additional 300M.
BuzzFeed is at the forefront of a major shift in the advertising industry away from traditional banner ads towards "social advertising" that engages consumers, inspires sharing, and produces viral lift, or "earned media."
BuzzFeed's industry leading technology and unique social distribution engine is used by top brands such as GE, Kraft, and Coca Cola to go beyond banners, turbo charging their social advertising and branded content initiatives.
Jonah Peretti, founder & CEO of BuzzFeed, previously cofounded the Huffington Post and is a graduate of the MIT Media Lab.
BuzzFeed is backed by: NEA, Softbank, Hearst, RRE, Lerer Ventures, SV Angel and Founder Collective.
