Full-Time

Programmatic Media Manager

Posted on 3/22/2024

IXL Learning

IXL Learning

5,001-10,000 employees

Interactive learning platform for students

Compensation Overview

$100k - $120k/yr

Mid, Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Full-time position in San Mateo, CA headquarters office.

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree required
  • 3+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, with a focus on campaign management and optimization
  • Strong understanding of programmatic technologies and platforms with self-managed experience in DSPs like DV360 and The Trade Desk
  • Tactical execution experience – CTV/video, native, geotargeting, prospecting vs remarketing, PMP executions, streaming audio, SSP direct deals
  • Ability to interpret campaign performance with regards to programmatic variables – geo, device, demos, behavioral, creative, targeting layers
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills: You’re a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you are skilled at working cross-functionally
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute programmatic strategies that align with business goals across many of our brands
  • Manage relationships with programmatic partners, including DSPs, SSPs, agencies, and publishers
  • Manage programmatic campaigns from start to finish, including campaign planning, targeting, optimization, and reporting. Also work with designers to build creative
  • Monitor and analyze programmatic campaign performance to identify areas for optimization and improvement
  • Stay up-to-date on programmatic trends and technologies
  • Work with other marketing team members to develop and execute marketing campaigns

IXL Learning is an interactive platform that focuses on making education engaging for students from kindergarten to high school. It provides personalized practice in math and English, featuring over 1,000 skills that align with the Indian national curriculum. The platform caters to a variety of users, including individual students, parents, and educational institutions. IXL stands out in the EdTech market by utilizing adaptive learning techniques and offering real-time analytics to enhance student performance. Users can track their progress, identify areas needing improvement, and receive tailored learning experiences. To further motivate students, IXL incorporates gamification elements like virtual treasure hunts and awards. The company operates on a subscription-based model, generating revenue through both individual and institutional subscriptions.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$510M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for personalized learning solutions post-COVID-19 boosts IXL's market potential.
  • IXL's acquisition of MyTutor expands its offerings and strengthens its market position.
  • The launch of Takeoff by IXL aligns with California's new Mathematics Framework.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Unbound Academy challenges IXL's market position.
  • Integration challenges may arise from the MyTutor acquisition, affecting platform consistency.
  • Reliance on state funding for programs like Colorado's K-3 reading program poses financial risks.

What makes IXL Learning unique

  • IXL offers personalized learning with real-time analytics for tailored student experiences.
  • The platform supports over 80 languages, enhancing accessibility for diverse learners.
  • IXL incorporates gamification, making learning engaging and motivating for students.

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Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Matching 401K retirement plan

Flexible paid time off and sick days

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Testing, Testing: The Ixl Levelup™ Diagnostic For Math Now Helps High School Students Reach New Heights

Many schools lean on interim assessments to fill those gaps, but the exams are few and far between. By the time results are in, it's often too late for teachers to intervene. Having the right tools—ones that provide real-time, actionable insights and a path to growth—is essential.To address this challenge, IXL recently expanded the IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic for math so that educators can identify what high school students know and help them reach new heights. With this expansion, LevelUp now covers all PK-12 students, including those taking Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Integrated Math courses.The diagnostic also offers full audio and Spanish-language support, allowing educators to accurately assess students' math knowledge, independent of their English proficiency.Smarter, faster, more flexibleDesigned with cutting-edge psychometric principles, the LevelUp™ Diagnostic meets the most rigorous requirements for reliability and accuracy. Additionally, it functions as both a benchmark exam and real-time assessment—providing options for gathering data exactly when needed.Time is at a premium in classrooms, especially as schools work to close persistent learning gaps. While traditional testing can take hours, the diagnostic's benchmark exam is short enough to fit into a single class period

Tech Market View
May 29th, 2025
IXL Learning Acquires MyTutor for ÂŁ34.4m

IXL Learning, a US-based edtech company, has acquired UK-based MyTutor, an online tutoring platform. Founded in 2013, MyTutor connects learners with university students and has over 10,000 tutors teaching more than 30 subjects. The company, which has raised ÂŁ34 million in funding, works with over 1,600 UK secondary schools. The acquisition will expand MyTutor's offerings, including AI-driven lesson plans and automated reports, supporting the government's digital revolution in schools.

PR Newswire
May 13th, 2025
School'S Out, But Learning'S Still In With Ixl'S New Summer Workbooks

Whether kids are road-tripping, camping or just hanging out at home, these all-in-one workbooks are a great way to reinforce key skills, boost confidence and help them start the new school year strong.Just 15 minutes a day keeps the summer slide awayThe dreaded "summer slide" is real. Research shows that students can lose hard-earned academic ground over the break, especially in math and reading. But just a few hours of learning each week can make a big difference. Each IXL Ultimate Summer Workbook is organized into 12 weeks of five-day practice, with two pages of activities a day that learners can finish in 15 minutes or less. Along the way, kids track their progress with stickers, take brain breaks and explore activities that get them moving, thinking or creating."Parents want their kids to enjoy summer, but they also want them to keep learning," said Kate Mattison, Vice President of Curriculum at IXL Learning. "These workbooks make that possible in a way that feels fun for the whole family."A workbook for every stageThe IXL Ultimate Summer Workbooks are available in three editions:For students moving from 1st to 2nd grade : Focuses on fact fluency, telling time, phonics, map skills, weather and more: Focuses on fact fluency, telling time, phonics, map skills, weather and more From 2nd to 3rd grade : Covers multi-digit math, grammar, reading comprehension, natural resources and basic economics: Covers multi-digit math, grammar, reading comprehension, natural resources and basic economics From 3rd to 4th grade: Builds skills in division, figurative language, poetry, geography and physical science topicsPacked with varietyEvery workbook is filled with colorful illustrations, carefully crafted questions and playful challenges across four core elementary school subjects

PR Newswire
Apr 30th, 2025
Ixl Launches Takeoff By Ixl, California Edition--A Personalized Core Math Curriculum Built For A New Era

When students learn math, they should experience something different: engaging, personalized instruction that allows everyone to excel, both in school and beyond. The new Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools (MFCPS) lays out an ambitious roadmap toward that goal. Today, IXL Learning introduces the vehicle that will take students there: Takeoff by IXL, California Edition.Reach every studentAs the first and only fully integrated digital core program, Takeoff blends instruction, differentiation tools, assessments and real-time insights into one seamless experience.Daily lessons include readiness skills, targeted recommendations and practice activities that help teachers deliver instruction at the right level for every student. These built-in supports make it easier to create equitable learning opportunities while keeping the whole class moving forward together. Takeoff doesn't stop there: It also empowers teachers during instruction with "Tips for support" and "Ideas for extension," which offer specific strategies to assist students and challenge those ready to advance.Mid-unit check-ins and end-of-unit tests assess what students have learned, but what happens next is where Takeoff stands out. Personalization Days, embedded into the curriculum the day after each test, turn assessment data into action

PR Newswire
Apr 23rd, 2025
What Does That Word Mean? Ask The Winners Of The 12Th Vocabulary Bowl.

More than 380,000 learners worldwide raced to expand their vocabularies and earn top spots in their divisions, states and regions. SAN MATEO, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lament, assonance, terra cotta. These are just a few of the 4.6 million words learners mastered in Vocabulary.com's Spring 2025 Vocabulary Bowl, the world's largest academic contest. But it's not just about racking up points—it's about the thrill of competition, the satisfaction of real progress and the reading and writing skills that last long after the season ends. This spring, more than 380,000 learners and 30,000 teachers from 109 countries joined the action, proving that words have the power to connect and inspire. A global showdown: Only 5% of schools earned titles—meaning this season's winners are in a word class of their own

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