Analyst, Operations Management

Analyst, Operations Management at Paramount

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

The Analyst, Operations Management supports the Global Business Operations team in creating and maintaining the processes and systems that enable global ad delivery across a multi-platform digital environment. The ideal candidate for this role is a digital media professional with experience in FreeWheel (FW) ad serving architecture, technical project management, and data science. A successful candidate will be aware with digital media operations processes, systems, emerging platforms, and particularly the digital video ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Support global metadata management, ensuring that data flows properly through the global ad server, FreeWheel.
• Verify that videos in FreeWheel are correctly tagged to ensure expected ad delivery.
• Troubleshoot & flag data issues in FW and collaborates with Global Feeds, Global Video Operations, and Global Ad Trafficking teams to tackle discrepancies.
• Create and manage video groups in FW to facilitate custom ad targeting and sponsorships.
• Address inquiries related to specific ad loads for videos within FW.
• Conduct troubleshooting and QA testing of ad loads for all international and domestic ad tier releases to ensure correct ad placements.
• Assist in creating commercial break patterns (CBPs) for domestic and international networks, including special sales, sold sponsorships, and brand promos.
• Maintain and update existing CBPs, ensuring proper documentation.
• Troubleshoot CBPs that are not functioning as expected and work towards resolution.
• Leverage data visualization platforms troubleshoot metadata issues and protect revenue.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience.
• Experience digital ad operations at a publisher, ad tech company, ad agency or ad network.
• Experience in FreeWheel ad serving.
• Proficient technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and manage project documentation.
• Familiarity with digital ad operations, particularly in video and programmatic advertising.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, project management tools, and data analysis.
• Post secondary degree (BA, BS).

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL preferred.
• Experience in an Ad Operations role (Traffic or Inventory Management in Digital).
• Knowledge of digital streaming and partner integrations across desktop, mobile, and associated device platforms.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools (MS SharePoint, JIRA).
• Business Analyst or Project Management certification preferred.
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills.

Key skills/competency

• FreeWheel Ad Serving
• Digital Media Operations
• Metadata Management
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Data Visualization
• Project Management
• Programmatic Advertising
• QA Testing
• SQL
• Ad Traffic/Inventory