This is a hybrid role based in our Los Angeles (West Hollywood) and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What’s so interesting about this role?
We are looking for a Programmatic Ad Operations Specialist to support our programmatic advertising operations and revenue initiatives. This role will assist in managing vendor relationships, tracking ad performance metrics, and ensuring operational compliance with SOX and ad quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organization skills, a willingness to learn new skills independently, and a result-oriented approach to their work.
What’s the job?
- Vendor Management Support:
- Assist in daily operational tasks, including coordinating with programmatic ad vendors and updating the documentation.
- Provide support in troubleshooting, including but not limited to discrepancies in ad serving and performance anomalies.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Assist in preparing reports on key metrics such as revenue, impressions, CPM, fill rate, etc.
- Monitor performance trends and flag any anomalies or underperforming areas.
- Ad Quality Monitoring:
- Monitor ad quality using existing tools to ensure that ads meet the required standards and comply with platform policies.
- Partner with internal team and external vendors to resolve ad quality issues and improve overall ad quality.
- Compliance, Process Management and Improvement:
- Ensure all operational documentation is current and compliant with SOX and internal audit requirements; collaborate with finance, legal, and other teams on audit reporting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance ad quality monitoring, and improve reporting tools for greater efficiency.
What we'll love about you
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field. Or 1-3 years of experience in operations, BD or a similar role; ad tech industry experience is not required but a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong focus on creating clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.
- Analytical mindset and eager to learn: Ability to interpret data and report on trends and a strong willingness to develop skills
- Strong work ethic and drive: Demonstrates reliability, consistency, and dedication to completing tasks, with a proactive attitude toward achieving results, learning new skills, and improving processes.
We’ll really swoon if you have
- Familiarity with mobile app mediation platforms, mobile ad networks, DSPs, and knowledge of mobile digital advertising practices and policies is a plus.
- Experience with data reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Looker).
What you'll love about us
- Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
- Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
- Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
- Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
- Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
- Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.
About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York.With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer
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#LI-Hybrid
Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.
Los Angeles Base Pay Range
$90,000—$110,000 USD
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What We Do
With more than 13.5 million monthly active users in virtually every country in the world, Grindr has grown to become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community since its launch in 2009. The company continues to expand its ecosystem to enable gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect, express themselves, and discover the world around them.
Since 2015 Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York City. The Grindr app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Why Work With Us
More than just a digital space to meet, Grindr also executes successful initiatives aimed at advancing LGBTQ+ issues including equality, social justice, health, and more. Behind the grid, Grindr is an inclusive and passionate community of thinkers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers.
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