Ad Technology

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch the lives of 30 million Canadians every month

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity

The Specialist, Ad Product and Technology reports to the Manager, Digital Advertising Technology and plays a crucial role within the Digital team structure. This role participates in the planning, implementation and maintenance of all Rogers digital ad technologies, sites, products, designs, builds and platforms. He/ She is the point person for problem-solving ad-related technology issues and questions.

**What you will do...**
- Support Sales, Finance and Web Development teams on all ad tech projects.
- Be an expert of our ad server’s capabilities, reporting metrics, future enhancements and understand how they relate to the digital landscape.
- Identify technical requirements to ensure all ad product solutions meet sales, finance and clients’ desired level of excellence.
- Provide insight when choosing new ad technology systems and provide feedback and schedules for implementation.
- Advocate for advertising clients’ needs through all stages of a site development or redesign.
- Test and evaluate new types of ad products before they are made available to sell.
- Meet and coordinate with third party vendors as required.
- Work with the Digital Partnerships team to onboard and integrate exclusive international publishers into our ad network through ad tagging, testing, and product building.
- Document and update tech stack architecture, processes and workflows
- Work closely with the Manager of Ad Operations to develop campaign workflow (including campaign set up, optimizations and troubleshooting) and assist in the training of Ad Operation Specialists for new ad executions and processes.
- Provide QA support during site launches or updates.
- Provide technical support for Audience and Programmatic teams with a clear understanding of their business idiosyncrasies.
- Analyze ad server reports to identify ad tagging issues.
- Organize, consolidate, and make sense of large amounts of data through

**What you will bring...**
- Some experience in ad operations
- Ability to work on simultaneous initiatives
- Exceptional communication skills and able to work well with a diverse range of personalities
- Knowledge of online ad serving across web, mobile and video platforms
- HTML, CSS and Javascript knowledge are essential
- Experience analyzing network traffic calls using Developer Tools, Charles Proxy or other similar tools
- Experience with Google Ad Manager, Operative, and SSP platforms are an asset
- Comfort and experience within a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Able to pull reports and analyze data to back up assumptions and drive results.
- Independent self starter
- Understands technical issues and able to communicate effectively with technical teams
- French language knowledge an asset

**Here’s what you can expect in return**:

- A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
- A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
- A team that trusts and wants to win together
- Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”
- Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android/Mac or PC etc.)

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant WFH(084), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Digital & Advertising & Analytics
Requisition ID: 283937

Together, we'll make more possible, and these six shared values guide and define our work:

- Our people are at the heart of our success
- Our customers come first. They inspire everything we do
- We do what’s right, each and every day
- We believe in the power of new ideas
- We work as one team, with one vision
- We give back to our communities and protect our environment

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media