Pricing & Inventory Yield (PIY) Manager

dmg::media•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Mail is one of the world’s most recognized media brands, reaching millions of readers daily across digital, mobile, and print platforms. Known for its bold journalism and global reach, the Daily Mail continues to innovate in the digital landscape with a focus on storytelling, audience growth, and engagement. Our U.S. business represents a critical growth engine as we expand our digital presence and build new revenue models for the future

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in digital advertising, with a focus on yield management, programmatic monetization, ad operations, or revenue analytics
Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, auction dynamics, and deal structures (PMP, PG, Open Exchange)
Experience with ad serving platforms such as Google Ad Manager (GAM); video/CTV experience is a strong plus
Proven ability to manage revenue pacing, inventory utilization, and forecasting in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) preferred
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex datasets into clear business insights and recommendations
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Ad Tech, and Product
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering insights to senior leadership
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with video and/or CTV monetization ecosystems
Familiarity with FreeWheel or other video ad serving platforms
Experience working with agency trading desks or programmatic partners
Exposure to pricing strategy, yield curves, or inventory forecasting models

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day yield optimization across display, video, and programmatic channels, driving revenue performance through pricing, inventory allocation, and demand channel strategy
Monitor revenue pacing, inventory utilization, and forecast delivery to proactively identify risks and opportunities
Develop and execute pricing and floor strategies leveraging auction dynamics, bid landscape insights, and historical performance trends
Partner with Sales and Planning teams to optimize inventory packaging, availability, and monetization across direct and programmatic demand
Manage and optimize performance across programmatic channels, including open exchange, private marketplaces (PMPs), and programmatic guaranteed deals
Build strategic relationships with SSPs, DSPs, exchanges, and agency trading desks to maximize demand and yield performance
Analyze auction-level data (win rates, bid density, CPM trends) to inform pricing strategies and marketplace positioning
Stay current on industry trends across programmatic, video, and emerging monetization channels to inform strategic recommendations
Build and maintain scalable reporting frameworks that provide visibility into revenue, yield, inventory, and marketplace performance
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Deliver regular business updates, including weekly pacing reports, revenue forecasts, and executive-level presentations
Identify and implement new KPIs and measurement frameworks to improve monetization transparency and decision-making
Partner closely with Ad Sales, Ad Operations, Finance, Product, and Engineering to align monetization strategies with broader business objectives
Collaborate with Ad Tech teams to optimize ad stack performance, troubleshoot discrepancies, and improve data integrity across systems
Contribute to monthly revenue close processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of revenue across channels
Lead or support cross-functional initiatives to improve workflow efficiency across the “pitch to pay” lifecycle
Maintain deep expertise in core platforms including Google Ad Manager (GAM), Salesforce, OMS platforms (e.g., AdPoint), and programmatic tools
Work with data engineering teams to enhance data pipelines, automate reporting, and improve accessibility of business-critical insights
Ensure data quality through ongoing QA processes and reconciliation across multiple data sources

Benefits

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others.

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