Associate Ad Operations Specialist

About the Position

We are looking for an Associate Ad Operations Specialist to join our team in Wien, Austria. This role is fully on-site and offers an opportunity to manage and optimize digital advertising campaigns in a dynamic sports media environment.

Responsibilities

Ad Operations & Campaign Management

• Booking, monitoring, controlling, and optimizing digital campaigns using the ADITION Adserver
• Technical implementation and quality assurance of display and video campaigns
• Verification and implementation of ad creatives, tracking pixels, and third-party tags
• Ensuring correct campaign delivery and resolving technical issues
• Continuous monitoring of relevant campaign KPIs and available ad inventory
• Preparation and presentation of campaign reports and analyses
• Support in reconciling campaign and billing data

Programmatic Advertising

• Operational support and optimization of our programmatic ad serving
• Implementation and monitoring of programmatic deals
• Collaboration with SSPs, DSPs, and other programmatic partners
• Analysis of performance and delivery data
• Identification of optimization potential in programmatic campaigns
• Support in the implementation and development of programmatic solutions

Collaboration & Projects

• Point of contact for Sales, Account Management, agencies, and clients
• Assistance to the Sales Team with questions about digital advertising campaigns
• Direct communication with agencies, publishers, and external technology partners
• Participation in the development and implementation of new advertising products and formats
• Documentation and continuous improvement of existing ad operations processes

Requirements

• Completed commercial, economic, or technical education or relevant studies
• Initial to several years of experience in Ad Operations, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, or Digital Media
• Ideally, practical experience with the ADITION Adserver
• Good knowledge of Programmatic Advertising
• Strong technical understanding of digital ad delivery and campaign management
• Strong analytical thinking and proficiency with numbers and data
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Accuracy and high quality awareness
• Excellent communication skills and team orientation
• Very good German and English language skills

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
• Experience in Digital Advertising or on the publisher side
• Experience in working with media agencies or advertisers

We Offer

• International working environment with colleagues from Europe, Asia, and the USA
• Plenty of room for shaping and sustainably influencing our ad operations processes
• Short decision-making processes and an open corporate culture
• Close collaboration with Sales, Account Management, Product, and Technology
• Flexible working hours
• A diverse and inclusive corporate culture where collaboration, trust, and mutual respect are central
• Exciting tasks in a dynamic sports and media environment

About the Company

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

LAOLA1 is Austria's leading digital sports platform, offering sports fans daily updates, live streams, highlights, and unique sports experiences. As part of the international sports technology company Sportradar, we combine our passion for sports with modern digital solutions, creating innovative products for fans, partners, and customers worldwide.

Our Recruitment Process

First Meeting

A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition Team to understand your experience, motivation, and expectations.

Interview with the Hiring Manager

In-depth discussion about your background, experience in Ad Operations, and how you can support our team.

On-Site Interview

Get to know the team and discuss working methods, problem-solving skills, and collaboration with future colleagues.

Final Step

Feedback and, if successful, an offer to become part of our team.

We believe that great products are developed by great teams that work closely together. Although we offer flexible working hours, this position is entirely on-site because we value personal collaboration, knowledge exchange, quick decision-making, and strong team cohesion. We see on-site collaboration as a key driver for innovation, learning, and shared success. Certain exceptions may apply depending on the location. Your local contact person will be happy to provide further details.

Additional Information

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!