Working at The Weather Company

We are The Weather Company, and our name speaks for itself. We are a company focused entirely on the weather,and we’re proud to say we reach two-thirds of all U.S. adults through a media portfolio that includes The Weather Channel, weather.com and our mobile applications –Weather Services International, and Weather Underground.
 
Our goal is to provide the world’s best weather, powered by the best possible data. Of course, we can’t actually control the weather, but the information we gather from the largest collection of worldwide forecast data, our state-of-the-art forecast technologies, and the industry’s best forecast modeling allows us to accurately predict the weather for people all over the country—and the world. The Weather Channel is the most widely distributed cable network and the most trusted news network in America. On the digital side, our online properties reach 60 million unique Web consumers each month, 32 million of those via weather.com and our mobile apps. In fact, TWC is the 2nd most popular app for iPads, and the 7th most downloaded app on iPhones.
 
We are recognized as the world’s leading meteorological information resource for businesses across the aviation, energy, insurance and utility industries. These statistics say a lot about the quality of our reporting, research, the accuracy of our data, and the talent within our Company.

We’re always looking for new talent to keep us on top—like someone incredible to fill the job listed here.

To support the Ad Systems & Analytics group within the Digital Ad Operations Department, reporting to the Ad Systems Manager. To collaborate with cross-functional teams and other various stakeholders in the introduction of advertising products and provide support by testing, recommending operational configuration, creating documentation and troubleshooting technical issues. To assist the Ad Systems Manager with project initiatives, system update & testing efforts, investigations, reporting and vendor relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Ad Systems Manager in the introduction and update of ad products and platforms.
• Create and update documentation for supporting policies, processes, product configurations and system updates.
• Assist with operationalizing new products by communicating and demonstrating updates.
• Assist in the evaluation and functional testing of new vendors and technology often in conjunction with technical teams.
• Contribute to relationship management with rich media and ad network partners.
• Assist with Ad Operations QA and testing for System Upgrades, Platform Updates and Integrations.
• Facilitate tracking and communication of support issues to Operative and DFP Premium.
• Provide additional support for troubleshooting into critical issues at the platform and product level.
• Escalate through proper channels questions and issues pertaining to specific ad campaigns.
• Assist the Data & Insights Analysts in calculating and communicating ad incidents when necessary.
• Assist the Ad Systems Manager with operational and planning efforts for ongoing interdepartmental initiatives and projects.

• 1-2 years of Online or Mobile Ad Operations experience, experience working with Mobile campaigns in addition to general concepts in creative ad code.
• Working knowledge of the DFP/DFPM ad serving system or similar ad delivery system.
• Working knowledge of Operative or similar contract management system.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent skill level in Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• The ability to work independently on multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Apply online at  http://careers.weather.com/job/Atlanta-Ad-Systems-Associate-GA-30301/246284100/