We are seeking an (Senior) Ad Monetization Manager (web) - Games (all genders) who will drive and develop our ad monetization efforts for web games growing ad revenue. The ideal candidate has previous solid experience in the ad tech industry, has a good understanding of the game ad monetization landscape and ability to be proactive, organized, responsible, and work well in a team. The position is based in Goodgame’s Hamburg office.
We are looking for someone who knows how to work with Programmatic Ads/Ad Exchanges and is aware about Header Bidding, Open Bidding by Google etc. You can set up/ optimize Ad monetization for web games through Google Ad Manager. You work closely together with developers and product teams to accompany the implementation process. Together with monetization managers you will balance the scope of ad penetration in-game to maximize overall product performance. You will be tasked with thinking big and then building smart ad plans to address our product’s needs. If you are working in digital advertising with a gaming reference and are ready to take on a bigger role with a rapidly expanding team then this might be the position to grow your career.
Responsibilities:
- Track and optimize Ad Networks through Google Ad Manager aiming to maximize revenues
- Prospecting and integrate new potential Programmatic Ad Networks through Open Bidding by Google, Header Bidding and Tag-based
- Implementation, monitoring and optimization of in-game advertising features
- Responsible for technical troubleshooting (Ad networks integration, API Reporting)
- Forecasting major ad monetization KPI's (Ad Revenue, eCPM, ARPDAU, etc)
- Managing existing relationships with ad network partners
- Lead negotiations with new relevant ad partners and accompany adding new ad networks into our in-game ads system
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders including Data Analysts, Product, Developers teams
- Testing and evaluation of new in-game ad formats (rewarded video, interstitials, offer wall, native, banners)
- Deriving holistic vision for the long-term usage of in-game advertising in our games
- Self-reliant creation of management reports and performance comparisons.
Your profile:
- Relevant experience in web games ad monetization
- Understanding of the Ad tech ecosystem
- Understanding of how Programmatic Ads/Ad Exchanges work and types of integration (header bidding, open bidding, programmatic guaranteed)
- A keen understanding of the digital media environment, and a hunger for continuing to innovate as advertising technologies evolve
- Experience working directly with stakeholders, including presenting plans and reports
- Experience working at a firm, agency or organization in a similar or comparable role
- Excellent communication skills. You are a team player through and through
- Fantastic attention to detail and strong organizational skills; you can juggle multiple projects at once.
We offer:
- A professional team of experts that has fun at work
- Your professional growth is important to us. We provide agile structures, flat hierarchies, and ongoing training opportunities
- Results-oriented teamwork that values employee contribution and empowerment
- Competitive compensation and a positive work-life balance.
During this difficult time of the Covid-19 pandemic, the safety of our employees and everyone else is of utmost importance to us which is why we switched to a solely virtual recruiting process for the time being. We are still hiring and happy to receive your application in English (cover letter, CV, references, degree)!
Your contact person for this job offer is Patrick Corts.
Goodgame Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support diversity and welcome all qualified applications.
