A bit about us
Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties. We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team. If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.
The Role
Are you passionate about technology and excited to help drive innovation in the sports, media, and advertising industries? Genius Sports is a leader in connecting sports, brands, and agencies through cutting-edge, data-driven solutions. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Account Specialist to join our team, focusing on the technical execution of campaign distribution and automation (especially on Social Media channels) and troubleshooting issues.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and is eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance. As a key part of our operations team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to implement and maintain technical solutions that drive success for our partners. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make an impact in sports tech and advertising industry, this is the opportunity for you.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day execution of automated social media advertising campaigns across multiple platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X), ensuring timely and smooth performance.
- Assist in defining technical campaign requirements, collaborating closely with the product and engineering teams to develop tailored solutions for standard and moderately complex use cases.
- Understand and manage the integration of campaign automation solutions with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to ensure successful ad promotion.
- Provide technical support to the commercial team by helping define solutions for our campaigns, ensuring all client needs are met.
- Analyze and review data points from APIs and internal databases, identifying correct data sources for dynamic campaigns.
- Collaborate with the product team reporting platform bugs and participate in testing new tools and features.
Attributes and Skills Requirements
- Quick learner with strong problem-solving skills, able to grasp new processes and technologies rapidly and propose solutions in ambiguous situations.
- 3-4 years’ experience in ad operations or technical operations, ideally within a digital agency or a related field, with familiarity in Ad Serving Platforms (e.g., Social Media Ads Manager).
- Technical aptitude to troubleshoot campaign automation tools and understand platform integrations.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach, comfortable working cross-functionally with teams such as commercial, product, and engineering.
- Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage tasks independently.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
Preferred Skills
- Basic understanding of APIs and JSON files.
- Basic knowledge/understanding of HTML, SQL, JQ or any other coding languages.
- Experience with ticketing systems like Jira or ZenDesk.
- Knowledge of media tracking solutions like web pixels or MMPs.
- Interest in sports is always welcome.
Whats in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.
How we work
We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.
Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.
Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender identity or re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
What We Do
From enabling sports to better collect and manage their data, to applying it to power better fan engagement, our technology and expertise delivers the difference to more than 700 sports, betting and media partners around the world. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies with almost 1,500 employees. We're headquartered in London and have offices in New York, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Melbourne, Bologna, Vilnius, Lausanne and Singapore.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
