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Channel Factory

Channel Factory

Optimizes YouTube ad campaigns using ML

Media Buyer - Programmatic

Full-TimePosted on 9/17/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid

Remote work status may change; occasional travel for in-person collaboration, meetings, or training may be required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
  • At least 3 years of experience buying and executing YouTube, search engine marketing, Facebook/PMDs, and/or programmatic/trading desk campaigns.
  • At least 1 year of YouTube AdWords video auction experience.
  • Knowledge of the online video space, including marketplace trends, third-party research partners, data management platforms, and studies.
  • Knowledge of Excel calculations, pivot tables, and graphs.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple campaigns across United States time zones, platforms, and ad formats.
  • Ability to identify issues proactively and create solutions before they escalate.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
Responsibilities
  • Create and launch video campaigns across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Google Video Partners, and Facebook.
  • Manage campaigns on an ongoing basis to optimize performance and delivery against key performance indicators.
  • Troubleshoot pixels, tags, creative, and third-party vendors to ensure proper campaign execution.
  • Work with team members, third-party vendors, and clients to launch and optimize campaigns.
  • Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams and clients.
  • Communicate new product updates, features, and value to internal teams.
  • Work with Account Management to develop client upsell strategies using data and analytics, marketplace trends, and new features and products.
  • Monitor the evolving digital ecosystem and relevant cultural events that may affect campaign buying strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to grow the business through campaign analytics and marketplace trends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Travel occasionally for in-person collaboration, meetings, and training.
Desired Qualifications
  • AdWords, YouTube, and/or Facebook certification.
  • Experience with creative buying techniques.

About the company

Channel Factory optimizes YouTube ad campaigns for brands and agencies by using proprietary media optimization tools and expert-guided machine learning to create customized whitelists and blacklists. This approach ensures brand suitability while maximizing ad performance across the full marketing funnel. The company differentiates itself with a strong focus on YouTube, a suite of proprietary optimization technologies, and a global footprint that serves many Fortune 500 clients. Its goal is to help brands maximize the impact of their ad spend by delivering high-quality, brand-safe, and efficient YouTube campaigns.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beverly Hills, California

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Nate Turner joined in March 2026, targeting political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms.
  • Channel Factory Intelligence launched in 2026, promising better analytics and contextual targeting ROI.
  • Channel Factory reports Fortune 500 adoption, which strengthens renewal leverage and reference sales.

What critics are saying

  • Google and Meta can change ad policies overnight, compressing Channel Factory’s optimization edge.
  • Competitive suites from DoubleVerify and IAS bundle brand safety into larger enterprise contracts.
  • If AI-suitability scores get commoditized, Channel Factory becomes a service reseller by 2027.

What makes Channel Factory unique

  • Five-tier AI Slop Detection beats binary brand-safety tools across 50+ languages.
  • Channel Factory spans YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, and CTV in one platform.
  • Truelink’s April 2025 investment backs founder-led expansion into new geographies and media platforms.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Gym Membership

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

26%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
Associated Press
Jul 23rd, 2026
Channel Factory launches AI slop detection to help brands filter low-quality content from ads

Channel Factory has launched AI Slop Detection, a tool designed to help brands distinguish between low-quality AI-generated content and high-quality AI-assisted material. The system operates across a five-tier spectrum rather than a simple yes/no classification, enabling brands to set their own content quality thresholds. The company reports that 21% of typical social media feeds now contain AI slop content, with one study identifying 278 AI slop videos accumulating over 63 billion views. The detection works pre-bid at channel, video and creative level across more than 50 languages, using multimodal analysis of images, audio and keywords. The tool is integrated into Channel Factory's platform and works across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat and connected television. The classification evaluates content across four dimensions, including contextual meaning, quality signals, brand alignment and cultural nuance.

French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Mar 31st, 2026
Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub launched "CMO Experience" at "conscious Media Night 2026"

Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub launched "CMO Experience" at "conscious Media Night 2026" 31 March 2026 Cross-industry leaders gathered around the theme of "Responsible Media Decisioning" in the age of AI agents On March 25, 2026, Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub launched a new initiative, the "CMO Experience," at the "Conscious Media Night 2026" held at the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ). The event brought together a wide range of industry leaders, including brands, agencies, media professionals, and senior executives, as well as digital planners, creators, and journalists, to discuss the future of digital advertising in the era of AI agents. The central theme was "Responsible Media Decisioning." As automation accelerates with the evolution of AI, open and practical discussions were held on the role companies and brands should play, as well as on decision-making approaches. Session Overview Session 1: Expert Talk Mr. Takeshi Sugihara, who built his career at KDDI, Intel, Overture (now Yahoo!), and Google Japan before founding Atara in 2009, joined as an expert speaker and shared insights on media strategy and decision-making in the age of AI agents. Session 2: CMO Experience All participants adopted a "CMO perspective" and engaged in practical and interactive discussions on: * AI-driven media strategies * Balancing brand value and performance * Decision-making incorporating social responsibility Networking The event also featured catering by the popular Kagurazaka-based brand KOMB, along with natural wines, fostering active networking among participants and creating opportunities for new cross-industry collaborations. Mr. Bernard Delmas Board Member, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. "It is truly encouraging to see a company like Channel Factory, with its innovative AI technologies, collaborate with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan to host 'Conscious Media Night 2026' and launch the 'CMO Experience.' This initiative strongly embodies the role of an Innovation Hub." Future Outlook Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub will continue this initiative beyond a one-time event by promoting: * Ongoing community building * Knowledge sharing from a global perspective * Advancement of media decision-making in the AI era Through these efforts, it aims to strengthen its role as a hub for innovation in the Japanese market. About Channel Factory Channel Factory is a global company providing AI-powered contextual targeting for YouTube advertising, as well as brand safety and brand suitability solutions. Its proprietary technology enables advertisers to optimize their video content environments and maximize media performance.

Associated Press
Mar 5th, 2026
Channel Factory appoints Nate Turner to lead political and advocacy sales for 2026 midterms

Channel Factory has appointed Nate Turner as Head of Political and Advocacy Sales ahead of the 2026 midterms. Turner will lead efforts to support political campaigns and advocacy groups with performance-driven advertising solutions across YouTube, connected TV and social platforms. The contextual advertising company is positioning itself as digital video takes on a larger role in political advertising. Turner will work with political clients to set performance benchmarks and quantify voter-level reach in key districts. Channel Factory's political offering includes ViewIQ, a pre-bid intelligence tool that reviews content for safety and suitability before ads run. The platform uses Comscore audience segments to reach persuadable voters and helps campaigns navigate platform-specific political advertising requirements, including verification processes on Meta.

MarTech360
May 28th, 2025
Channel Factory Unveils Intelligence Suite Featuring AI-Powered Tools to Boost Ad ROI and Contextual Targeting

Channel Factory, a global leader in brand suitability and contextual advertising, has announced the launch of Channel Factory Intelligence, a next-generation AI-driven suite designed to elevate media performance through advanced analytics, optimization, and brand-safe targeting.

LearnAI.ae
May 13th, 2025
Channel Factory Redefines Media Efficiency In UAE With Advanced AI-Driven Solutions

Channel Factory, a global leader in brand suitability and performance for digital video advertising, showcased its advanced AI-driven solutions and thought leadership challenging conventional thinking around media efficiency, contextual relevance, and brand safety at the Marcus Evans event.