Two Circles is a global sports agency, connecting fans with sport properties using data. We work with some of the world’s biggest sports organisations – including the NFL, Premier League, Formula 1, Wimbledon and UEFA – and have four times been named Sport Industry Agency of the Year.
We have a team of just over 600 Two Circlers working from eight offices across the world (London, New York, Miami, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Paris and Bern and Melbourne) who work cross-region to service our expanding international client base.
Our Marketing and Consultancy team works with sports rights holders, helping them build relationships with their audiences, partners and sponsors to drive business growth. And we do it by using data to help our clients better understand their fans. We then create and implement data-led digital marketing and technology solutions that improve fan experience, grow revenues and build commercial efficiency.
We are looking for a Programmatic Manager to join our dynamic Paid Media department. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who…
- Has a track record for implementing and managing first-class programmatic campaigns, and is an in-platform buying and optimisation guru.
- Loves sport, and wants to work with the most exciting sports organisations in the world.
- Wants the opportunity to grow a team and capability around them.
The ideal candidate:
- 4+ years media agency or trade desk experience, working in in-platform programmatic roles.
- A master of building and managing programmatic display campaigns across the programmatic ecosystem.
- Great hands-on knowledge of programmatic platforms across DSPs, Ad Servers, Ad Verification, Safety and Suitability.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret complex campaign data and identify optimization opportunities.
- Good industry understanding: key ad-tech and publisher partners.
- Experience in omni-channel programmatic; dOOH, Audio, Video, CTV.
- Implements creative solutions that enhance campaign performance (DCO, hi-impact).
- Passionate about the programmatic landscape, and stays on top of industry trends and developments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Onboarding and managing key programmatic accounts.
- Coaching and developing junior programmatic traders.
- Optimizing programmatic campaigns to achieve client goals.
- Overseeing ad-operations, ensuring campaigns are trafficked and all safety and verification are best-practice.
- Owning the programmatic strategy, including: platforms, tech, partner relationships, creative best-practice.
How do we work?
In short: we’re flexible!
We operate on a ‘work where you work best’ mandate: fancy coming into the office? We’ll look after you (daily breakfasts, free lunch on a Wednesday, morning fruit-drop and WeWork privileges). Fancy working from home? No judgement from us, we’ll see you on Teams! Need to take your children for the school run? Be our guest!
What can we offer you?
We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package
· Renowned Team Days often throughout the year
· Summer Away Days
· 23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a ‘Big Life Event’ and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)
· Discretionary Bonus based on company performance
· Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases
· Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash)
· Mobile phone contribution
· Sport Challenge contribution
· Gym membership contribution
· 2x annual kit drops
Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it.
Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
