Account Director

Account Director, Streaming Platform UK
London, UK

Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

In this role you will:  

• Manage a portfolio of accounts on the Magnite Streaming CTV platform

• Provide end-to-end customer service for all specified portfolio of clients’ needs including regular performance reviews on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis for top tier clients

• Provide day to day account management & technical troubleshooting assistance of your book of accounts

• Provide expert guidance to publishers on the Magnite Streaming CTV platform and advise on the best technical solutions.

• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the video ecosystem

• Debug and diagnose day-to-day publisher issues 

• Identify new revenue opportunities to drive increased yield with partners

• Educate and up-sell existing partnerships to utilize the full breadth of the Magnite CTV platform and tools and products

• Work side-by-side with the Global Seller teams for top tier Publishers with an international foot print to ensure internal and external global stakeholder alignment (knowledge sharing, collaboration, product roll out co-ordination etc)

• Liaise globally with Ad Ops, Demand, Legal, Sales & Finance teams to ensure quick resolution of any issues

• Manage general and specialised client requests; including billing inquiries, contractual amendments, account requests, and feature/product enhancement requests from new and existing clients

• Contribute to internal product development planning

• Work side-by-side with the business development team to pursue new business opportunities and manage existing publisher relationships. 

We’re looking for someone with:

• At least 5 years of experience in online CTV advertising (from a publisher or advertising technology platform) 

• Experience managing CTV publisher accounts within the (e.g. working for an Adserver, SSP, large web publisher, or DSP) 

• A detailed understanding of online advertising dynamics

• Understanding of Ad Serving Ecosystem, online advertising dynamic (DSPS, SSPs, DMPs, Exchanges, Networks, ad servers, etc.) 

• Understanding of CTV environments (VMVPDs, OTT, Addressable TV, etc.) 

• Knowledge of Video Ad Serving Protocols (VAST, VPAID, OpenRTB) 

• The ability to convey complex technical requirements and ideas to both technical and commercially focused people internally and externally 

• Strong analytical skills including the ability to spot trends in large data sets

• Self-starter and demonstrated track record of executing a project through to successful completion

• An ability to learn fast and adapt to a constantly evolving market

• Motivation to work in a fast-paced, fun environment

• Strong organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent presentation skills 

• The ability to problem-solve

• Ambition, high energy and the will to succeed

Total Rewards Include

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits: 

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• Private Medical Insurance  

• Competitive Pension Plan

• Mobile Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week.  We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

Magnite Invests in You:

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

About Us

The world’s leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite’s local communities.

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