By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com
The Deal Desk Deal Operations role will own the execution, optimization, and troubleshooting of programmatic deals built within Curator seats and distributed across multiple DSPs. This person will manage deals end-to-end - ensuring accurate setup, validating targeting and supply paths, monitoring pacing and spend, and rapidly resolving delivery issues. Acting as the operational bridge between trading, ad tech, sales, and client teams, this role requires deep hands-on knowledge of how DSPs transact with supply and audience segments, as well as the ability to clearly communicate technical issues to both internal stakeholders and agency buyers. This role is critical to unlocking incremental revenue by reducing under delivery, improving deal performance, and ensuring confidence in Genius Sports’ programmatic deal execution.
Own end-to-end execution of programmatic deals across Curator seats and DSPs
Validate deal setup, targeting, audience segments, inventory mapping, and pricing
Monitor pacing, spend, and performance; proactively identify, resolve under delivery issues
Troubleshoot technical and commercial issues across DSPs, SSPs, and curation platforms
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners when deal issues arise
Partner with Sales, Client Success, and Media Planning to ensure deals align with campaign objectives
Communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders
Develop best practices and operational playbooks to improve deal reliability and scalability
Provide feedback to product and inventory teams on recurring issues or optimization opportunities
5+ years of experience in programmatic operations, deal operations, trading, or ad tech operations
Hands-on experience working with DSPs, SSPs, and curation tools
Deep understanding of programmatic deal transactions across supply and demand platforms
Proven ability to diagnose deal or audience spending issues and take corrective action
Experience troubleshooting pacing, delivery, and targeting issues in live campaigns
Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical issues to sales and agency partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple live deals
Have experience working with Curator seats or audience curation platforms
Have supported agency buyers or managed programmatic deals across multiple DSPs
Are familiar with sports, premium publisher, or live-event inventory
Enjoy operating at the intersection of operations, revenue, and client success
The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $110,000 - $120,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan_._
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
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We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius
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Genius Sports provides sports data, analytics, and technology solutions to enhance athletic performance, fan engagement, and sports betting operations across the global sports industry.
Visit website$110,000 – $120,000
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