Media Buying Cluster Lead
Genius Sports · New York, New York, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $110,000 - $130,000
or apply directly on Genius Sports's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Genius Sports's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 33% of Genius Sports's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Genius Sports
- high 23 stale, 2 reposted of 49 open
- Hiring momentum
- 97 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Genius Sports's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Genius Sports.
About this role
The Media Buying Cluster Lead at Genius Sports is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing media buying campaigns while collaborating with Business Development and Account Management teams. This role involves managing a team of media buyers, ensuring campaign performance aligns with KPIs, and producing detailed reports for clients. The Lead will also coach traders, oversee campaign strategies, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance client outcomes.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Genius Sports as an employer.
What you need
- 4+ years of experience in programmatic media buying, digital advertising, or ad tech
- Strong track record in trading leadership roles
- Deep expertise in DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, DMPs, and data-driven trading strategies
- Demonstrable track record on lower funnel acquisition campaigns
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
- Basic knowledge of social and walled gardens (Meta, Snap, X, Google Ads)
Nice to have
- Understanding of sports media, gaming, betting, or related industries
What you get
- Salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 USD
- Eligible for US benefits and 401k plans
- Hybrid working models depending on role and location
- Commitment to employee wellbeing and career growth
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the hybrid working model
- Role involves managing a team, which may require strong leadership skills
- Focus on real-money gaming and sports betting may not appeal to all candidates
Summarised from Genius Sports's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Genius Sports on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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