Advanced Advertising Operations Analyst
Spectrum Reach · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
About the role
Spectrum Reach® provides custom advertising solutions for local, regional and national clients. Operating in 36 states and 91 markets, Spectrum Reach creates scalable advertising and marketing services driven by aggregated and de-identified data insights and award-winning creative services. Spectrum Reach helps businesses of all sizes reach anyone, anywhere, on any screen.
Responsibilities
- Maintain key enterprise databases and network records, including inventory and mapping data, to support accurate and reliable business operations
- Organize and maintain advanced TV and digital inventory mappings to ensure compliance with established naming conventions and data standards
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to onboard new inventory sources and ensure consistent, accurate setup across all relevant data fields
- Routinely audit mapped fields, inventory records, and network data for inconsistencies, gaps, or errors, and update records as needed to maintain data quality and usability
- Participate in network and inventory audits to help ensure available inventory is recognized, maintained accurately, and fully utilized
- Investigate and help resolve data, mapping, and workflow issues affecting inventory setup, system operations, or downstream business processes
- Monitor daily operational activity and system outputs to verify data integrity and identify issues requiring correction or escalation
- Collaborate with product, operations, and technical teams to resolve issues, improve workflows, and establish requirements for new processes related to network and inventory management
- Maintain and update documentation for naming conventions, mapping logic, operational workflows, and related procedures
- Analyze reports and trends to identify data quality concerns, operational inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve standardization and efficiency
- Support testing, implementation, and onboarding efforts for new products, inventory sources, vendors, and system enhancements impacting network or inventory data
- Provide training materials or process guidance to support consistent execution across teams, as needed
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts that streamline workflows, improve data hygiene, and strengthen governance across the inventory ecosystem
Requirements
- Strong understanding of digital, streaming, and linear inventory structures and related data elements
- Experience with XGL, Pilot, FreeWheel, Showseeker, RDM and AOS
- Experience working with data mapping, data quality review, auditing, copy-editing, and process documentation
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate issues and drive resolution across multiple stakeholders
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and record-maintenance skills
- Ability to learn new systems, workflows, tools, and products quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong sense of urgency, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Digital Media, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in database administration, digital operations, inventory management, data governance, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise databases, inventory systems, or operational data environments
- Familiarity with digital ad operations, inventory onboarding, or ad serving ecosystems
- Experience working with third-party vendors, system testing, and implementation support
- Knowledge of naming governance, taxonomy management, and data standardization practices
Schedule
In office 4 days a week
Benefits
Spectrum offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.