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 personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com
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The Role
We are looking for a Junior Media Buying Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will help manage digital advertising campaigns that focus on the online gaming industry, but sit across all verticals.
You will work closely with our Business Development and Account Management teams to set clear goals for each campaign. You will help build, launch, manage, and optimize advertising campaigns to improve results. You will also create clear reports for clients, showing how each campaign performed. This role suits someone who likes working with numbers, spotting patterns, finding ways to improve results, and analyzing data. Those that succeed tend to enjoy the thrill of working in a fast paced environment, are motivated by learning new skills, and not easily discouraged by setbacks or unsuccessful tests.
Key Responsibilities
· Help design, set up, and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns
· Work with Business Development and Account Management teams to define campaign goals and strategies
· Monitor campaign performance and make adjustments for better results
· Create clear and useful reports for clients on campaign performance
· Communicate regularly with internal and external teams to keep campaigns on track
· Support the smooth and efficient running of media and advertising plans
What You'll Bring
· Strong written and spoken English skills
· Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
· Ability to work independently
· Good math skills and an analytical mindset
· Strong attention to detail
· A proactive, hands-on approach
· Working knowledge of betting and the sports industry
· Schedule flexibility to support high priority campaigns targeting sport events that may occur outside of work hours
It'll Be a Bonus If You Know
· Demand-side platforms such as Xandr, The Trade Desk, or Beeswax · Search, social, or other paid media channels
· How to work with teams in different locations across the globe
· Digital advertising operations, with hands-on experience trafficking, managing campaigns, placing tags, or working within third party verification services or mobile measurement providers (MMPs)
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.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
Skills Required
- Strong written and spoken English skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently
- Good mathematics skills and an analytical mindset
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive, hands-on approach
- Working knowledge of betting and the sports industry
- Schedule flexibility to support high-priority campaigns targeting sports events outside regular work hours
- Experience with demand-side platforms such as Xandr, The Trade Desk, or Beeswax
- Knowledge of search, social, or other paid media channels
- Experience working with globally distributed teams
- Hands-on digital advertising operations experience, including trafficking, campaign management, tag placement, third-party verification services, or mobile measurement providers
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as broader than standard, including a company‑wide Christmas–New Year shutdown, World Mental Health Day, and a paid Volunteer Day alongside annual leave. Flexibility around local holidays is also highlighted.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive in many locations, including medical, dental, and vision options, plus access to local Employee Assistance Programs and mental‑health resources. Listings also reference life and disability insurance in some markets.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks are emphasized, notably a Workcation policy allowing up to 30 days working from elsewhere each year, with hybrid/remote options where role‑appropriate. Wellness programs, sports clubs, social events, and employee discounts further support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform, GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds, GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation, fan engagement, advertising, and sports betting. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, working with the likes of the NFL, NBA, EPL, FIBA, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flutter, DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Los Angeles, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Singapore, Lausanne, Manchester and Melbourne.
Why Work With Us
We are one team, being brave, driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture, where we think, feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference, driving our vision to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
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