Programmatic Account Manager
Soho, London
Monday to Thursday in the office with Fridays off (full salary maintained) - this new 4-day work week is a 6-month trial, starting 19th May 2025.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and analytical Programmatic Account Manager to join the Commercial team. You'll assist in managing day-to-day programmatic operations, supporting demand partner relationships, analysing PMP/PG campaigns performance, and help to implement optimisations across our ad tech stack.
At LiveScore Group, we’re the proud home of three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming world: LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. A fully owned and operated ecosystem that converges the two worlds of sports media and sports betting. We’re proud of the high ratings for our commitment to excellence and fueling fan’s passion for sport driving us to the top.
We don’t just lead; we innovate. Our cutting-edge products and immersive experiences set the standard, but it’s our people who truly make the difference. Every day, our team embody our values: adaptability, teamwork, a fan-driven approach, and an ever-curious mindset that fuels our ambition.
As we scale and continue to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive, we know we need the most talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you’re good at what you do, come and join us. The more inclusive we are, the more amazing experiences we can create for our users.
We know that job descriptions can sometimes seem daunting and you might not feel you tick every box. But, if you’re passionate about the role and have relevant experience, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Partner Setup and Support: Assist with the integration and maintenance of relationships with programmatic partners including SSPs and DSPs.
- Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics (CPMs, fill rates, revenue) across platforms and generate regular performance reports highlighting notable changes in performance by partner, platform and/or markets
- Deal Setup: Help set up and troubleshoot PMP and PG deals in platforms like Google Ad Manager (GAM) and other SSP platforms.
- Ad Tech support: Work with the Ad Ops team on trafficking, tag testing, and QA for new programmatic placements and monetisation partners
- Documentation: Create and maintain internal documentation and best practice guides related to programmatic integrations and yield tactics
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Support senior team members in liaising with Product and Direct Sales to implement new initiatives
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in programmatic advertising, media buying/selling, publisher side or adtech
- Experience with ad tech platforms such as Google Ad Manager, SSP dashboards (e.g. Magnite, Index, Amazon), and/or header bidding
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills; experience using data tools like Looker, Tableau, or Google Data Studio would be beneficial but not essential
- Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of programmatic media and yield optimisation
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Strong communication skills and an interest in the digital media or sports industry
- Understanding of programmatic performance metrics such as CPM, fill rate, eCPM, and demand paths
- Understanding of Open Bidding, Prebid, or ads.txt
- A personal passion for sports or experience working with sports and/or gaming would be beneficial but not essential
What can we offer?
- Fridays Off: Say goodbye to Friday meetings and hello to a three-day weekend! This benefit is part of a 6-month trial, starting 19th May
- Company Performance Bonus
- Flexible Working Agreements where applicable
- Private Healthcare Scheme + Employee Enhanced Assistance
- Enhanced Family Leave - Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay. Paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Annual Travel Card Loan & Ride to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance (x3 salary)
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Virgin Family: Giving you access to exclusive Virgin offers and experiences
- Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials
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What We Do
Welcome to LiveScore Group. We are home to LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming industries today. Whether it is LiveScore delivering real-time sports scores or free-to-air live streams to its global userbase, or LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet offering innovative and trusted sportsbook betting opportunities, we bring our audiences closer than ever to the sports they love with our best-in-class products. This is a truly exciting time to consider joining our team within the LiveScore Group. Across our core brands at LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet we are offering the chance to work in the heart of the sport industry, as we look to quickly expand our successful, privately-owned business. With offices and roles based in London, Stoke, Galway, Vienna, Gibraltar, Lagos and Malta our staff are part of a truly international business that is training and growing together, and empowered to build a bright and rewarding future.
