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Ziff Davis

Sr. Analyst, Yield and Media Operations

Ziff Davis, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Opportunity CNET Group, a division of Ziff Davis, is seeking a highly motivated

Sr Analyst, Yield and Media Operations

to join our Ad Operations and Yield Analytics team. This role is critical to ensuring that our advertising inventory is optimized, revenue opportunities are maximized, and stakeholders across the business—from editorial to engineering—are aligned on how media capacity drives results. As a Sr Analyst, you will combine deep analytical expertise with strong business acumen to forecast, report, and communicate inventory availability and performance across multiple revenue streams. You’ll play a pivotal role in connecting the dots between operational efficiency and revenue growth, regularly advising senior leadership with proactive insights. The role offers the opportunity to directly impact the growth and monetization strategy of CNET Group’s media operations in a collaborative culture that values innovation and data‑driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Capacity Planning: Evaluate capacity needs, consumption trends, and inventory availability to ensure accurate forecasts and business readiness.

Cross‑Business Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of how product, site engineering, and editorial strategies influence inventory supply and yield.

Revenue Stream Insights: Analyze and articulate performance across multiple revenue sources including onsite advertising, off‑site monetization, and third‑party partnerships.

Reporting & Communication: Deliver clear, concise reporting to senior management on inventory availability, risks, and opportunities.

Operational Excellence: Partner with Ad Operations, Sales, and Product teams to ensure inventory is leveraged effectively to meet business goals.

Proactive Insights: Surface opportunities and risks through data analysis, delivering actionable recommendations to drive yield optimization.

Job Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience in media operations, ad operations, yield analytics, or a related field.

Strong technical skills with SQL, BigQuery, Looker, and Tableau (or similar BI/analytics tools).

Proven ability to develop, manage, and present forecasts to senior leadership.

Strong business acumen and ability to understand the interplay between product, engineering, editorial, and monetization.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights.

Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

About CNET Group CNET Group, a division of Ziff Davis, is the world’s leading technology and consumer electronics media brand, dedicated to empowering people with knowledge to make smart buying decisions. It connects technology buyers and sellers with actionable intent data and is a leader in demand‑based, intelligent, omnichannel marketing.

About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands across technology, gaming, entertainment, and more. The company focuses on seven key verticals: Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity, and Marketing Technology.

Our Benefits CNET Group offers competitive salaries and robust health and wellness‑focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. Employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts, paid holidays, volunteer and time‑off programs, family‑building support, fitness reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Compensation Range The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $125,000. Compensation is determined based on experience, scope of the role, capabilities, education, and company performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is committed to fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees.

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