Technorati Media is an integrated online media company with an ad network, three owned web properties, and an ad technology platform. Launched in June 2008, Technorati Media’s ad network has quickly grown into the largest social media ad network (over 1,200 blogs, social networks and distributed content), boasting an audience of over 400 million unique visitors a month worldwide and 180 million people in the US. In October 2010, comScore ranked Technorati Media as the 11th largest media entity in the US, the 4th largest social media property and the 2rd largest blog property. The Company also owns three web properties: Technorati.com, the flagship site, is the world’s first and largest blog search engine and a robust community blogging platform. BlogCritics.org is a journalism 3.0 site with a community over 3,500 authors who have published over 85,000 articles using the site’s proprietary publishing platform. Twittorati.com shows what top bloggers are tweeting about, and how these trends compare to blogosphere trends.
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Ad Product Manager, Advertising Technology
The Ad Product Manager, Advertising Technology is responsible for the next phase of innovation in the Technorati Media’s evolution. The ideal candidate will understand the media space, past and present, and come to the table with fresh, innovative ideas to take the company to the next level. The position will work closely with all teams across the company to scope, develop and execute on the collective vision for the future.
Who you are:
You are passionate about advertising, the technology available and that which is on the horizon. You understand the advertising industry and web product management, the needs of clients and publishers alike. You can think creatively as well as analytically and how best to drive the end-result for the business. You are a team player who thrives in a highly charged, entrepreneurial environment with superior organization and time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive ad technology product development efforts, including requirements definition, research, metrics analysis, technical specifications, development, testing, and launch efforts.
- Assess and recommend strategic technology partnerships that enhance Technorati Media’s core offering to advertisers and publishers.
- Partner with Product Development in the scoping and development of the next generation of Rich Media ad units.
- Support core advertising operations with product offering updates and technology training.
Requirements
- 3 years + web product management experience with an emphasis on ad product.
- Intimate knowledge of the current media landscape (Ad serving, Demand Side Platforms , Supply Side Platforms, Agency Trading Desks and Rich Media).
- Ability to carry out complex analysis, competitive intelligence and market research projects and clearly present findings to your peers.
- Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills are critical to success in this position.
- Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant work experience.
