Lead ad product and technology initiatives within the entertainment vertical, managing teams and coordinating with sales and engineering to enhance ad offerings.
JOB SUMMARY -
To evangelize high impact Ad product & Ad tech initiatives for the entertainment vertical and build a high performing team to act as a bridge between sales, ad product, ad operations, and leadership to roll out new Ad offerings and enhance the features of existing offerings. Evangelize Ad Product offering for Ent Ads. To enable new ad tech related opportunities to scale up monetization, pricing, packaging, and new format rollouts aligned with market needs and internal capacity. You will be a key driver in shaping how Jiostar(digital) competes in the entertainment advertising space.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Device roadmap for Ad offering for advertisers and keep JHS ads ahead of the curve
- Lead a high performing team of ICs to drive Ad tech/product initiatives across various stakeholder teamDrive high impact ad product launches (e.g. new ad formats, targeting, ad experiences)
- Work with cross functional stakeholders (sales, Product, ad ops, BI)Coordinate across engineering, product, and business teams to manage dependencies and ensure timely execution and clear roadblocks for the teamPartner with sales teams to sell packaged propositions, custom solutions, strategic deals and resolve teething tech issues
- Regularly communicate program updates, decisions, and risks to leadership concisely and visually
- Coordinate pilot launches, A/B testing, feedback loops, and scale rollout.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:
- People Management experience of managing high performing teams
- Hands on experience driving one or more of: ad product development, pricing & packaging, programmatic monetization, yield management, new ad formats.
- Deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, exchanges, header bidding, private marketplaces, targeting).
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (sales, product, engineering, Ad ops).
- Ability to think commercially and translate product levers into revenue impact.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
- High ownership mindset, ability to operate in ambiguity, structured thinking.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- A Bachelor's/Master’s degree with a minimum of 8-12 years of experience.
- People Management and Experience in Product/Strategy/Program roles in OTT/Media/Adtech is a must.
About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.
JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.
Top Skills
Ad Technology
Dsps
Header Bidding
Private Marketplaces
Programmatic Monetization
Ssps
Targeting
JioStar Thāne, Mahārāshtra, IND Office
Reliance Corporate IT Park LTD, Build.5, 1st Floor, C-Wi, 5, Thāne, Maharashtra , India, 400701
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