We’re looking for a smart, hardworking person with a degree from a leading university who has a strong work ethic, great attention to detail and deep analytical skills. Candidates with prior experience in online advertising operations are strongly preferred.

The three month internship period will encompass supporting our team of Advertising Associates in the optimization and management of online advertising campaigns for CPM Advisors’ clients and partners. The team is responsible for making sure our in-house systems are making good decisions in managing advertising campaigns for clients by monitoring traffic flow, applying additional statistical analysis, and interfacing with clients on performance and data management issues. Specific responsibilities include:
• Monitor daily data coming into our system from external partners and perform analysis to ensure accuracy
• Provide strategic analysis and insight on campaign delivery and management
• Assist in prospecting for new advertisers and publishing partners
• Perform other ad hoc data analysis as requested by team members

Requirements:

• Prior experience in online advertising operations a strong plus
• Bachelor’s degree from a leading university, math, statistics, engineering, computer science or other analytical degree preferred, with strong academic performance
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and great attention to detail
• Comfortable in a startup environment, willing to go the extra mile
• Skilled at MS Office; significant Excel, SAS or statistical software experience a plus
• Good knowledge and understanding of advertising networks, ad exchanges and CPM/CPC/CPA pricing a plus

Other Info:

• $2,000 per month salary for Jan-March 2010
• Great downtown San Francisco location near BART, fun work environment
• Strong potential for longer-term employment after internship period ends in March/April 2010