What we do: 

Zefr is the global leader in brand suitability targeting and measurement across the world’s largest platforms. Zefr’s technology is helping to power the age of responsible marketing by putting advertisers in control of their content adjacencies based on their own unique brand safety and suitability preferences, mapped to  the Global Alliance of Responsible Media’s (GARM) industry standards. As an official YouTube Measurement Program Partner, Meta for Business Partner, and TikTok for Business Partner, the company leverages patented machine learning and AI technology (Cognition AI) to offer brands and agencies more precise and transparent brand safety and suitability activation and measurement solutions on scaled platforms. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional locations across the globe. 

What you’ll do: 

• Manage key US and International digital ad operations processes, including inventory management and forecasting, ad delivery, and ad campaign trafficking using ZEFR internal systems 
• Interface directly with ZEFR product management, ad operations, and technical resources to troubleshoot ad delivery issues 
• Collaborate internally to develop the roadmap for ZEFR’s ad operations infrastructure needs, and work with ZEFR’s technical resources to build the capabilities 
• Perform quality assurance, upload and QA 3rd party ad tags to ensure that they meet advertising materials specifications and policies set by the company 
• Ensure all online ad campaigns are properly booked into the ad server as reflected in sales insertion orders 
• Handle all available inventory requests and fixed placement reservations for the Sales Team providing proper guidance to maximize the revenue opportunity 
• Analyze campaign performance, delivery, and pacing to guarantee client’s expectations are exceeded 
• Provide support to advertising clients and internal Ad Sales staff 
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned, relevant to the Ad Ops department

What we’re looking for:

• A positive outlook, a driven and detail-oriented nature, and the drive to excel and thrive in an exciting, fast-paced environment 
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to foster productive relationships within a cross-functional global team 
• An even-keeled approach to work and ability to handle “urgent issues” in a calm manner
• Adept at project management and multi-tasking in an environment of rapidly shifting priorities 
• An interest to understand the advertising industry, digital ad operations, and digital ad sales support needs 
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and a sharp strategic mindset 
• Experience with YouTube and AdWords a plus
• 1-2 years of digital ad operations experience for a major online ad publisher a plus
• Knowledge of HTML & JavaScript, experience in Rich Media formats a plus

Zefr is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better.  We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.

Benefits (for US based employees):

• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• 14 paid holidays off
• In-office, hybrid, and fully-remote work options available
• “Summer Fridays” (shorter work days on select Fridays during the summertime)
• In-office lunches and lots of free food
• Optional in-person and virtual events (we like to celebrate!)

Compensation (for US based employees):

The anticipated base salary for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000.   Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, it may still be worth having a conversation.