Job Description

Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular and downloaded apps in the world. Working with us provides a unique opportunity to influence hundreds of millions of our users and to be part of the journey that makes us a super-app. Our mission is to make people's lives easier by enabling meaningful connections, from precious moments with family and friends, through managing business relationships to pursuing their passions.



As part of Viber's fast-growing Advertising team, you'll join a passionate group of ad tech and monetization experts. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Advertising Solutions, you'll play a key role in driving day-to-day ad monetization efforts and maximizing revenue opportunities across the platform.



you'll be working closely with our existing Advertising Solutions team members to ensure ad tech reliability, streamline processes, and drive continuous revenue optimization. The role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and key partners, helping to shape and scale Viber's advertising business.

Responsibilities

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Take ownership of ad revenue performance and inventory management, demonstrating strong business acumen and accountability. Build and nurture collaborative relationships with 3rd-party partners, including ad networks, mediation platforms, and demand-side partners, fostering trust and driving mutual value. Partner cross-functionally with Product Managers to launch impactful advertising features and optimizations that balance user experience with monetization goals. Work closely with Executive, Product, and Operations teams to align on revenue strategy and deliver measurable results through advanced yield and monetization initiatives. Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities through creativity, strategic insight, and a strong understanding of the digital advertising landscape. Evaluate and onboard new ad network partners, applying critical thinking and due diligence to assess revenue potential and alignment with business objectives. Champion innovation by exploring and piloting new ad formats that enhance both monetization and user experience. Manage integration and optimization roadmaps with internal stakeholders, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.

Requirements

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5+ years of experience in mobile advertising or with an app developer, with a proven ability to drive monetization outcomes. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and embrace new challenges with agility and resilience. Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership -- able to drive initiatives and deliver results independently, while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and project management skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders. Solid understanding of advertising technologies, including SSPs, DSPs, and mediation platforms, rewarded video, and advanced ad targeting capabilities. A MS degree in business or a related field is preferred. Strong analytical and modeling skills, with a data-driven mindset; experience using BI tools to generate insights and guide decision-making is a plus. * Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional language skills are a plus and will support global collaboration.