Data & Strategy Operations Specialist

Hey there Future Data & Strategy Operations Specialist @ Better Collective!

Our mission is to be the worlds leading digital sports media company making sports entertainment more engaging and transparent for fans worldwide.

Better Collective is the team behind industry-leading sports and betting media brands such as Action Network HLTV RotoGrinders The Nation Network BolaVIP and Playmaker reaching 400M monthly visits across digital social mobile and CTV platforms.

With FanReach at the core of our audience strategy were transforming first-party data into a powerful monetization engine for advertisers. We connect high-intent sports fans with performance-focused brands through advanced data contextual targeting and scalable audience solutions.

Were now looking for a Data & Strategy Operations Specialist to help stand up implement and operationalize our Data Management Platform (DMP) and contextual targeting solutions from the ground up.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity enjoys building systems from scratch and knows how to turn complex data into commercial outcomes.

Youll report directly to Derek Klimkowski and work closely with Commercial Product Tech and Data partners across regions.

This role is for you if

Youre a builder at heart. Youve helped implement or operate a DMP CDP or audience data solution before and youre excited by the challenge of taking something from zero to one.

Youre equally comfortable going deep into technical details and stepping back to think strategically about monetization scale and market impact. You can work independently but you know when and how to collaborate to move things forward.

Sports experience is a plus curiosity ownership and execution mindset are essential.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Here are some of the ways youll contribute to our mission:

• Own the day-to-day operation maintenance and optimization of Better Collectives DMP and contextual targeting solutions.

• Act as the primary point of contact with our DMP vendor and the internal go-to expert for audience data capabilities.

• Build analyze and scale audience segments using first-party contextual and partner data.

• Profile and segment advertising inventory to ensure scale brand suitability and commercial viability.

• Collaborate with data providers and aggregators to strengthen and expand our data offering.

• Work closely with Sales RevOps Media Planning and Account Management teams to support data-driven media sales.

• Help translate data and platform capabilities into clear commercial insights for internal stakeholders.

• Support FanReach product development by providing actionable insights and operational feedback.

• Ensure data practices align with privacy and compliance standards (GDPR CCPA etc.).
  

The Ideal Profile: Is This You

Heres what helps people succeed in this role:

• 5 years of experience working with DMPs CDPs or audience data platforms either at:

  • A DMP/vendor

  • An agency

  • A publisher or brand-side data team

• Hands-on experience implementing or operating data platforms (not just strategy).

• Strong understanding of first-party data identity resolution and activation across digital channels.

• Experience with contextual targeting and brand suitability frameworks.

• Comfortable working independently in a role with no direct reports owning outcomes end-to-end.

• Strong communication skills able to explain complex data concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Organized proactive and confident working in environments without historical playbooks.
  

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sports media iGaming or performance advertising.

• Global or multi-market experience (US LATAM EMEA).

• Familiarity with programmatic direct sales and data licensing models.

• Experience working with Google Ad Manager (GAM) with a solid understanding of analytics and the ability to apply data insights (e.g. Google Analytics campaign and performance metrics) to inform strategy and decision-making.
  

Meet Your Manager & Team

Youll report to Derek Klimkowski a strategic leader focused on building scalable data-driven commercial products. Derek values ownership clarity and collaboration and will partner closely with you while giving you the autonomy to build and execute.

Youll also collaborate with Commercial leadership Product Tech and Data teams across regions.

What We Offer: Perks Growth & Culture

We invest in our people. Heres what its like to work at Better Collective:

Benefits & Perks

• Full health benefits (medical dental vision)

• Unlimited PTO

• 401(k) with employer match

• Bonus program

• Life & disability insurance

• Extended paid parental leave

• Pet insurance

• Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources
  

Your Growth & Our Culture

• Collaborative environment with open communication and trust.

• Global exposure working with teams across regions and markets.

• Real ownership & impact: your work directly shapes how the brand shows up every day.

• Room to grow with support for learning and new challenges.

• Balance & flexibility whenever possible.

• A culture thats informal supportive and fun expect memes good coffee and lively Slack channels.
  

Ready to Join

Were excited to learn more about you!

Our Interview Process:

1. Application review by our People team

2. Intro interview with Talent / People

3. Interview with the Hiring Manager (Derek Klimkowski)

4. Final conversation (if needed)

5. Offer & reference checks

Our process may vary slightly by role or location but well keep you informed at every step.

Salary Range: $110000 - $133000
Office Model: Hybrid (US Canada)