Ad Operations Solution Specialist

Be the Foundational Leader of Video AdOps at KICK - A Global Streaming Powerhouse.

Whats in it for you
Step into a brand-new high-impact role at KICK one of the largest streaming platforms in the world - a powerhouse bigger than all traditional broadcasters combined. You would have likely seen the KICK brand featured across major global sporting titles such as Formula 1 and UFC! Come work at a global scale shaping ad operations that reach millions of viewers across multiple markets. This is your chance to build innovate and leave your mark on a platform thats redefining streaming advertising and entertainment worldwide.

Your role with us:
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to manage the AdOps for KICK. As a driving force in our global ad operations youll lead the charge in video advertising and DAI ensuring every campaign runs flawlessly and delivers real impact. Youll thrive at the intersection of technology and strategy - optimising performance solving complex challenges and building a high-performing AdOps team that raises the bar. At the heart of our growth youll collaborate with product engineering and partners to shape innovative ad solutions fuel brand partnerships and scale processes that power our global expansion. This is a foundational role with the opportunity to build and own a critical function at a pivotal stage making a lasting impact on KICK Ads success.

Please Note: We believe in the value of in-person collaboration! This is a full-time on-site role at our Melbourne CBD office where youll work closely with our dynamic team to drive innovation and growth.

Who are we
Easygo is the Australian powerhouse behind some of the most popular brands within the iGaming industry including Stake KICK and Twist Gaming.

Stake is the worlds most popular online casino and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with KICK the vibrant live streaming platform which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio Twist Gaming which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games.

Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 600 weve expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here whether you work in Tech Marketing Operations Mathematics or Design we are sure to have something for everyone.

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What you will do:

• Ad Tech Infrastructure Ownership to work closely with product and engineering teams to define build and deploy our global video advertising platform. This includes providing strategic input on product requirements partnership strategy and long-term ad solution architecture.
• Key point to handle campaign support escalations requiring product and engineering engagement.
• Capture business requirements and enhancement recommendations for efficient workflows and faster delivery.
• Participate in the negotiation and vendor selection of relevant technologies such as Ad Server DAI and SSP partnerships globally and third-party tools requirements for implementation such as data exchanges.
• Ad Pod Optimisation: Leverage demonstrated experience in ad pod optimisation techniques including collapsing break buffet and waterfall to highest possible fill rate and revenue from our video inventory.
• Develop performance reporting working from Video Ad Server data to demonstrate campaign performance as well as technical performance insights.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies delivery issues or creative malfunctions. Identifying unfilled opportunities to target.
• Setting up our first campaigns & trafficking: with successful ad server selected configure ad units orders line items and targeting parameters
• Inventory Management: managing and optimising ad inventory working with programmatic integrations and ensuring yield management. Working with sales product and creative teams to ensure seamless campaign execution.

What you will bring:

• 5 years of experience in digital video advertising operations ideally with senior leadership role building experience.
• Proven understanding of video advertising ecosystem video standards VAST/OpenRTB for LIVE and demonstrated experience in optimising ad pod serving in CTV programmatic and sponsorship models.
• Proven track record of building and scaling the ad technology used by high-performing ad sales teams working for revenue targets leaning on your existing network of relationships with media agencies trading desks and brand advertisers globally especially within the gaming entertainment or youth markets.
• Expert-level understanding of the ad tech ecosystem including SSPs DSPs and ability to operate an ad server
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire motivate and mentor a diverse globally distributed team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a strategic mindset and a strong bias toward execution.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Proven track record of managing or having accountability for an ad sales team.
• Background in a high-growth fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
• Knowledge of creator economy platforms or direct-to-consumer advertising.
• Exposure to emerging ad formats like interactive commerce-enabled or branded integrations.
• Professional experience at a streaming creator or media-tech company.
• Understanding of emerging ad formats (interactive commerce-enabled branded integrations).
• Established network of global advertiser relationships.
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive Spreadsheets Docs) Slack Jira.

Some of the perks of working with us:

Office Perks & Environment

• In-house baristas serving free coffee fresh juices and smoothies
• Daily catered breakfast and regular company-wide events
• Snack walls and drink fridges on every floor
• Fun /modern office spaces with pool tables table tennis gaming consoles and an F1 simulator

Wellbeing & Personal Development

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• 9000 courses on our Learning & Development platform
• One paid volunteer day per year
• Weekly Wednesday massages by professional masseuses

Team Connection & Rewards

• Team budgets for lunches and activities to celebrate achievements
• Social sports teams and participation in Corporate Games
• Easygo branded swag
• Birthday and work anniversary gift vouchers plus a chance to win prizes

Events & Experiences

• Company-wide talks with key partners such as Everton FC and Team Sauber in Formula 1
• Office visits from big-name streamers
• Meet Ambassadors like Alex Pereira Israel Adesanya
• Ballots for exclusive tickets to events like Formula 1 UFC and more sporting and music events

We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyones perspectives and experiences we never discriminate on the basis of race religion nationality gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status.

Were a global team of dreamers creators and game-changers from every walk of life united by a passion for entertainment that inspires the world.

We believe that the best ideas come from different perspectives so we actively welcome and champion talent from all backgrounds cultures identities and experiences. Whether youre just starting out or bringing decades of experience your unique voice matters here.