CTV & Programmatic Advertising Manager | On-Site

FreeCast is looking for an experienced Streaming Advertising Manager to help connect the world of traditional local television advertising with the rapidly evolving landscape of CTV, streaming, FAST, programmatic advertising, and audience-driven media.

This is more than an ad sales role. You’ll work across the advertising lifecycle—from understanding advertiser and agency needs to campaign setup, targeting, delivery, optimization, quality assurance, measurement, reporting, and ongoing client communication.

We’re looking for someone who understands how advertising works commercially and is comfortable navigating the technology behind modern streaming campaigns. You don’t need to be an engineer, but you should be able to communicate effectively with advertisers, agencies, sales teams, ad-tech partners, data teams, and technical stakeholders.

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Orlando, Florida office.

What You Need to Succeed

Approximately 5+ years of experience across television advertising, CTV/OTT, programmatic advertising, digital video, ad operations, media buying/planning, or a related advertising environmentStrong understanding of the advertising lifecycle, from advertiser requirements and campaign setup through delivery, optimization, measurement, and reportingExperience with local or broadcast television advertising, including exposure to advertisers, agencies, inventory, campaign delivery, or media operationsWorking knowledge of CTV, OTT, streaming, FAST, AVOD, or digital video advertisingUnderstanding of programmatic advertising concepts and the relationship between DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, inventory, targeting, trafficking, and measurementExperience managing, supporting, or overseeing advertising campaigns from setup through completionAbility to monitor campaign performance, identify delivery issues, and coordinate solutions across multiple teamsStrong analytical skills and comfort working with campaign performance data and advertising KPIsStrong client-facing communication skills with the ability to translate technical advertising information into clear business outcomesAbility to work cross-functionally with sales, advertising, technology, data, and operational teamsStrong ownership mentality and comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where processes and technology continue to evolveAbility to work full-time on-site at FreeCast’s Orlando officePreferred Qualifications

Experience working directly with local advertisers and/or advertising agenciesExperience transitioning traditional television advertising strategies into CTV, OTT, streaming, or programmatic environmentsHands-on experience with one or more advertising platforms or technologies such as:IndiCueMNTNVibeAmazon AdsGoogle Marketing Platform / Display & Video 360 (DV360)Familiarity with SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion), VAST (Video Ad Serving Template), and DAI (Dynamic Ad Insertion)Experience with CTV ad servers, DSPs, SSPs, trafficking, targeting, and campaign optimizationExperience with campaign attribution, audience segmentation, or advanced measurementExperience using AI-assisted tools for campaign analysis, reporting, audience insights, workflow automation, or optimizationExperience in streaming, media, television, advertising technology, or another rapidly evolving digital-media environmentExperience with every platform or technology listed above is not required. We’re more interested in someone who understands the advertising ecosystem and can quickly learn and work across new platforms.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Local Broadcast & CTV Advertising

Help bridge traditional local television advertising with CTV and streaming advertising opportunitiesWork with FreeCast’s sales organization to understand advertiser needs and translate them into effective campaign solutionsSupport advertising opportunities across local, streaming, FAST, AVOD, and connected-TV environmentsHelp develop advertising approaches that combine traditional television concepts with digital audience targeting and streaming distributionWork with targeting options such as DMA, geography, audience, household, device, content, and other available data signalsCommunicate effectively with local advertisers and agencies about campaign objectives, execution, and performanceAdvertising Technology & Campaign Operations

Coordinate advertising campaigns from advertiser order through setup, launch, delivery, optimization, and final reportingWork across programmatic platforms, ad servers, DSPs, SSPs, and other CTV advertising infrastructureSupport campaign setup, targeting, trafficking, delivery, measurement, and optimizationPartner with internal and external teams to ensure campaigns are configured according to advertiser requirementsMonitor campaign pacing and delivery and identify potential issues before they impact campaign objectivesCoordinate troubleshooting across advertising, sales, technology, and platform partnersMaintain clear campaign documentation and operational processesAudience Data, AI & Advertising Intelligence

Analyze audience, advertising, and campaign-performance data to identify meaningful patterns and optimization opportunitiesUse modern AI-assisted tools to make campaign analysis, reporting, and advertising workflows more efficientHelp translate viewing, geographic, behavioral, and campaign data into actionable advertising insightsSupport audience segmentation and targeting initiatives in partnership with advertising and technical teamsUse data to identify campaign anomalies, delivery issues, and optimization opportunitiesDevelop advertiser-facing insights that go beyond impression counts and help explain who was reached, how campaigns performed, and where future campaigns can improveHelp develop scalable processes for managing increasingly sophisticated advertising and audience dataYou do not need to be an AI engineer. We’re looking for someone who is curious about emerging technology and comfortable using modern tools to make advertising operations more efficient, measurable, and accountable.

Client QA, Campaign Performance & Reporting

Ensure campaigns are configured and delivered according to advertiser requirementsMonitor applicable KPIs such as impressions, pacing, targeting, completion rates, delivery, and campaign performanceIdentify discrepancies or delivery issues before they become larger client problemsMaintain campaign QA standards and supporting documentationCoordinate campaign troubleshooting with internal teams and external advertising technology partnersProduce clear, accurate reports for advertisers and agenciesTranslate complex campaign data into understandable business resultsParticipate in advertiser and agency performance discussionsRecommend campaign adjustments and future strategies based on actual performance dataOur goal is straightforward: every advertising client should understand what FreeCast delivered, how their campaign performed, and what we can do to improve the next campaign.

FAST Channel Explanation

FreeCast operates in the streaming television ecosystem, including FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television).

FAST allows consumers to watch streaming television channels without paying a traditional subscription fee. Instead, programming is monetized through advertising—bringing many familiar concepts from traditional television advertising into a digitally delivered, data-driven environment.

For advertisers, this creates opportunities to combine the reach and storytelling of television with capabilities such as audience targeting, geographic targeting, programmatic buying, dynamic ad insertion, measurement, and campaign optimization.

The Streaming Advertising Manager helps connect these worlds: understanding what advertisers are trying to accomplish and helping FreeCast's advertising and technology ecosystem turn those objectives into measurable streaming campaigns.

Company Description

FreeCast is a streaming technology company focused on simplifying how consumers discover, access, and manage television and streaming content.

Our technology brings together live television, streaming channels, movies, apps, and subscription services into a unified experience, helping consumers navigate an increasingly fragmented streaming landscape.

FreeCast operates at the intersection of technology, streaming, media, advertising, and entertainment. Our advertising business combines traditional television concepts with the targeting, technology, measurement, and flexibility available through modern streaming and connected-TV environments.

What We Offer

Base Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year, depending on experienceTotal compensation up to $110,000 with On-Target Earnings (OTE)Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Employee discountsProfessional development assistanceOpportunity to work at the intersection of broadcast television, CTV, streaming, programmatic advertising, data, and emerging AI technologyFull-time, on-site position in Orlando, Florida
Company DescriptionFreeCast has been an established and successful company for the last 15 years and is solving the problem of multiple streaming service providers (programming competitors) offering different content and delivery models, by gathering it all into one aggregate platform for consumers. The company's technology platform labeled SmartGuide® collects, consolidates and arranges live linear channels, streaming channels, international/local channels, television programs, movies, regardless if free with ads, pay per view, or subscription based.