Digital Audio & Ad Tech Specialist

About the role

The Digital Audio & Ad Tech Specialist will lead the development and commercialization of EARS’ advertising platform – East Africa’s first digital audio super‑app that aggregates radio livestreams, podcasts and audiobooks. You will design the ad‑tech stack, drive programmatic capabilities and create market‑ready campaign solutions for brands and agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain the ad‑tech infrastructure supporting dynamic ad insertion and programmatic audio buying.
• Set up and manage programmatic systems, including DSP/SSP integrations and real‑time bidding workflows.
• Develop campaign frameworks, audience targeting models and measurement methodologies.
• Educate advertisers and agencies on digital audio opportunities and best practices.
• Build and nurture commercial relationships with brands, agencies and partner radio stations.
• Coordinate technical integrations with radio partners and contribute to the product roadmap for audience growth and monetisation.

Required profile

• Formal education in Marketing, Digital Media, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital audio advertising, programmatic media or ad technology.
• Strong understanding of the East African media landscape and residency in Uganda or Kenya.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to pitch advertising solutions to clients and agencies.

Required skills

• Ad‑serving platforms and standards (VAST, DAST, Dynamic Ad Insertion).
• DSP/SSP ecosystems, real‑time bidding (RTB) and programmatic audio buying.
• Audience targeting using listener data, behavior and context.
• Campaign measurement, attribution and performance analytics.