Full-Time

IT Manager

Updated on 5/7/2025

Samba TV

Samba TV

201-500 employees

Audience measurement and analytics for smart TVs

Compensation Overview

$85k - $100k/yr

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
IT Project Management
System Administration
IT & Security
Requirements
  • 1 year of experience in IT system administration, network management, or IT operations.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows and macOS operating systems and networking.
  • Hands-on experience with SaaS services including: Okta, Office 365, Google Workspace, Slack
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including firewall configuration, encryption, and data protection.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, monitor, and manage the company’s IT infrastructure, including end-user devices, networks, SaaS services, and cloud environments.
  • Manage and maintain on-site and remote AV Conference room equipment.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely resolutions to ensure high system availability and performance.
  • Engage with external vendors for hardware, software, and services procurement.
  • Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversee contract renewals, maintenance agreements, and software licensing.
  • Manage day-to-day IT operations, including backups, disaster recovery planning, and system monitoring.
  • Support the company’s employees and resolve any IT issues they report.
  • Manage the company’s SaaS tools, including managing users and permissions.
  • Oversee hardware and software asset management, including tracking, shipping, and reprovisioning of assets.
  • Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support requests and provide guidance on IT best practices.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on technology needs and implementations.
  • Assist with end-user training and support when necessary.
  • Assist with end-user onboarding and offboarding.

Samba TV provides audience measurement and insights for the television industry, focusing on the smart TV market. Their technology is integrated into 35 million TVs globally, allowing them to collect and analyze extensive viewership data. This data helps advertisers, broadcasters, and content creators understand viewer behavior and improve their advertising and content strategies. Samba TV's audience measurement system is significantly larger than traditional methods, offering more accurate data. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to their data and analytics, ensuring privacy compliance and giving viewers control over their data sharing. The goal of Samba TV is to enhance the television viewing experience through detailed audience insights.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$45.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cross-platform measurement solutions enhances Samba TV's market potential.
  • New executive hires can drive innovation and expansion in EMEA and APAC regions.
  • Partnerships with commerce data platforms enhance TV advertising impact measurement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered retail media platforms like Shopsense AI.
  • Expansion in EMEA and APAC may face regulatory hurdles or market entry barriers.
  • Integration risks with Semasio acquisition could affect operational efficiency.

What makes Samba TV unique

  • Samba TV partners with 20 smart TV brands, embedding technology in 35 million TVs.
  • Proprietary multi-source panel is 100 times larger than traditional measurement systems.
  • Offers comprehensive audience measurement and actionable insights for advertisers and content creators.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-3%
Advanced Television
Apr 29th, 2025
Attain, Samba TV partnership

Attain, a permissioned commerce data platform that powers real-time, live consumer purchase measurement and outcome signals for brands, has announced a partnership with Samba TV, the specialist in AI technology for media analytics, to expand Attain's incrementality measurement platform to include linear television.

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Mar 27th, 2025
Samba TV Appoints Zac Pinkham to Senior Vice President of International to Accelerate Growth and Expand Market Share Across EMEA and APAC

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Samba TV, the global leader in AI technology for media analytics, today announced the appointment of Zac Pinkham as senior vice president of international, where he will oversee Samba TV's EMEA and APAC business to drive growth and expand market share in key international regions.

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Dec 13th, 2024
Samba TV Appoints Josh Jacobs as Chief Product Officer and Monte Lutz as Chief Marketing Officer

Samba TV appoints Josh Jacobs as Chief Product Officer and Monte Lutz as Chief Marketing Officer.

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Dec 12th, 2024
Samba TV Looking to Up AI Mojo With New Executive Hires

Samba TV Dec. 12 announced the hiring of Josh Jacobs as chief product officer, and Monte Lutz as chief marketing officer in an effort to expand the media analytics company's AI technology.

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