Principal - Ads Monetization

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”) our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of  stories and knowledge democratize the exchange of ideas and information and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand Scribd and Slideshare.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

We love collaborating and investing time in our Scribd community and we create intentional in-person moments with each other to build culture and connection. And it is through our flexible work benefit – Scribd Flex – that we enable employees in partnership with their manager to choose the work-style that best suits their individual needs and preferences.

Role Overview:

As the Principal Ads Monetization you will be the driving force behind transforming Scribd's nascent ads program across our user-generated content (UGC) products including Scribd.com and SlideShare.net into a scaled mature ads program that significantly contributes to the company's overall financials over the next 3 years. This is a crucial role for maintaining our free reading experience and driving the overall monetization strategy for these key products that reach 220 million unique visitors worldwide each month.

As a senior member of the UGC team you will be responsible for building and leading the ads strategy operations and optimization to maximize revenue and user experience. Your primary objective will be to scale Scribd's ad revenue to significantly contribute to the company's overall financials over the next 3 years. You will bring industry expertise and a rolodex of existing relationships with a data-driven user-centric approach to scale our programmatic and direct sales ads offerings. With a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem you will work cross-functionally with our BSA (business strategy and analytics) team product teams engineering teams and key programmatic and direct sales partners to develop innovative ads solutions that power the growth and profitability of our UGC platforms.

About the Team:

You will be part of the UGC team at Scribd which is responsible for both the Scribd.com and SlideShare.net products. Our mission is to democratize the exchange of ideas and information and empower collective expertise through these platforms. As of 2024 we are re-investing heavily in these products with a cross-functional group of self-starters across Product Design Engineering Analytics and User Research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ads Monetization Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive ads monetization strategy aligned with the overall business objectives to drive significant ads revenue growth and become a major contribute to Scribd’s overall financials.

• Data-Driven Approach: Leverage data insights to create and grow a first-party data strategy continuously improve ad experiences and set aggressive yet attainable goals.

• External Partnerships: Create new and foster existing relationships with key programmatic and direct sales partners to maximize revenue opportunities

• Ads Leadership & Expertise: Bring deep ads monetization expertise to lead the strategy operations and optimization of Scribd's ads program

• Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging ads technologies and apply this knowledge to keep our ads program competitive

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams in engineering product design analytics and data science to ensure seamless execution of ads initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ads monetization with a track record of driving significant revenue growth in a high-growth consumer-facing environment

• Deep understanding of the digital ads ecosystem including programmatic direct sales and emerging trends

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and a collaborative user-centric approach to problem-solving

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and external partners

• Experience working in a social subscription or top-tier media company is highly desirable

At Scribd your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role level and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States.

In the state of California the reasonably expected salary range is between $170500 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $275500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States outside of California the reasonably expected salary range is between $140500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $261750 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada the reasonably expected salary range is between $175000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $259500 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Benefits Perks and Wellbeing at Scribd

*Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.

• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees

• 12 weeks paid parental leave

• Short-term/long-term disability plans

• 401k/RSP matching

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Learning & Development programs

• Quarterly stipend for Wellness Connectivity & Comfort

• Mental Health support & resources

• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family

• Referral Bonuses

• Book Benefit

• Sabbaticals

• Company wide events

• Team engagement budgets

• Vacation & Personal Days

• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)

• Flexible Sick Time

• Volunteer Day

• Company-wide Diversity Equity & Inclusion programs

Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com/company/scribd/life

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