Advertising Manager

GameChanger is looking for an Advertising Manager to help build and scale the next stage of our advertising business You’ll bring advertiser programs to life, support how we position new opportunities in the market, and create the operating structure needed to deliver them successfully You’ll work across Sales, Product, Engineering, Analytics, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and DICK’S Media Network, connecting commercial ideas with the teams responsible for executing them You will report to the Director of Advertising Own the development and execution of advertising programs, sponsorships, strategic initiatives, and custom advertiser opportunities across our three revenue pillars: direct media, sponsorships and partnerships, and programmatic advertising Build the operating structure needed to scale sponsorship and partnership programs across GameChanger’s sports, products, and audiences, turning commercial opportunities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and deliverables Develop advertising packages, sales narratives, pitch materials, presentations, and case studies in partnership with the Director of Advertising, Sales, and DICK’S Media Network Lead cross-functional coordination across Product, Engineering, Analytics, Marketing, and Revenue Operations to bring new advertising products and monetization opportunities to market Manage core advertising operations through Google Ad Manager and related tools, including inventory planning, campaign workflows, pacing, optimization, performance reporting, and other business deliverables Use campaign and business data to evaluate performance, improve how the advertising business operates, and identify new opportunities for measurable revenue growth Benefits Unlimited Vacation - Take time off work and travel the world. Enjoy unlimited vacation time. Remote Work - GameChanger’s can work from anywhere. You’ll receive a tech budget to make sure you’re set up for success. Health Insurance - We’ll make sure you stay healthy. Health, dental, vision, and other perks like a pre-tax FSA - we’ve got you covered. 401K Plan - We’re always looking ahead and so should you. Did we mention that we match? Tech Budget - You receive a large tech budget every two years. It’s yours to keep. Continued Learning - Tuition reimbursement, an annual flexible learning budget, mentorship opportunities, and more. Parental Leave - Get the time off you need with extended parental leave for both parents. Wellness - Stay fit and healthy on us. We offer a Gympass membership. Other Perks - Monthly Snack Boxes, Dick’s Sporting Goods employee discount, Demo Day, Hack Day, virtual and in person team social events You have led complex projects across commercial, product, technology, and analytics teams from an underdefined starting point through execution and measurable resultsYou are a hands-on generalist who is comfortable moving between advertising operations, project management, product go-to-market, and business-building workYou are highly proficient in Excel and have used campaign and business data to diagnose problems, track performance, and recommend actionYou have 5 or more years of experience in digital advertising, ideally within a publisher, media company, advertising technology platform, or advertising-supported consumer businessYou have hands-on experience with Google Ad Manager and understand direct media, programmatic advertising, inventory management, campaign delivery, and reportingYou have helped build or scale advertising programs, operating processes, or revenue-generating initiatives rather than only managing established work #J-18808-Ljbffr