Digital Media Specialist (Programmatic)

Join Best Buy Ads as Digital Media Specialist focused on maximizing onsite display advertising revenue and performance. As an experienced media planner and ad operations specialist with programmatic expertise, you will directly impact onsite advertising revenue and strategy. This will include media planning & campaign optimizations for direct-sold campaigns, involving ongoing analysis, forecasting, inventory management, audience targeting and media plan creation. We are currently hiring for a 17-month fixed-term opportunity with our Best Buy Ads team. We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative and social purposes. Make a difference on the Best Buy Ads team as a Digital Media Specialist! What you’ll do as a Digital Media Specialist: Develop detailed media plans for onsite display campaigns that balance campaign objectives, inventory availability and audience strategy to maximize performance Working in Google Ad Manager, monitor day-to-day campaign pacing and performance, making optimizations to ensure campaigns deliver in full and meet their objectives Adjust pricing rules and manage block lists to meet budget targets and maximize revenue from complementary, non-endemic advertisers Work with existing open bidding partners and expand demand sources and partnerships where possible Maintain and update media planning templates, tools, SOPs and forecasts, applying best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency in media plan creation Collaborate with Analytics to enhance dashboards and KPIs, delivering insights that support data driven decision making Support sales in prospecting new clients and selling programmatic display options to advertisers and third-party agencies. What we’re looking for: 4+ years experience with programmatic media buying and/or selling, media planning and campaign trafficking. Experience working in Google Ad Manager (sell-side) Expert knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem and strong digital media planning experience Advanced experience with Google platforms (GAM, DV360, SA360, GA4) and Excel Strong communication skills with ability to juggle competing priorities and meet tight execution timelines About Best Buy As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements. Join our amazing team! We are looking for people just like you. #bbyc Annualized Compensation Range $64,000.00 - $76,000.00 Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us. Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3 This posting is for a vacancy. Wondering is a great place to start. Let’s talk about what’s possible. Best Buy Canada is one of Canada’s largest and most successful retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, and Geek Squad brands. We offer consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, plus an expanded assortment of lifestyle products offered online at the right prices. Recognized as a 2023 winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we received top marks in everyone from our work atmosphere and employee engagement to our phenomenal training and skills development programs. When you’re part of our team, you’ll get amazing discounts and promotional pricing on everything from TVs and refrigerators to luggage and furniture. You’ll get a sneak peek at the newest gadgets before they hit the market! Employment opportunities are available nationwide, including our Canadian Headquarters (CHQ) on the west coast, our two distribution centres, and 150+ retail store locations. We believe we have the unique opportunity to help customers enrich their lives and pursue their passions with the help of technology