Channel Factory

Channel Factory provides intelligent marketing solutions for the next generation of contextual safety, suitability, and performance for brands and agencies. Our platform helps marketers implement, automate, and scale their marketing programs across the world’s largest video library, YouTube and emerging growth channels. We sit at the intersection of marketing and suitability and have a mission of enabling the world’s top brands to consciously connect with the right audience in the right context, maximizing suitability and contextual performance.&nbsp;Channel Factory embodies a strong start-up culture that values diversity, collaboration, and results. Our bias towards execution balances critical thinking, analysis, and pragmatic problem solving. We expect a lot from one another and value our thoughtful and intellectually curious company culture.&nbsp;As our Product team continues to grow, we are seeking a Taxonomist with expertise in suitable and contextual classification, data reporting, NLP modeling, and data mapping to join our Product Innovation team. You will play a vital role in organizing and classifying media content for effective advertising campaigns. Adaptability and agility are crucial to handle custom requests and complex system requirements from stakeholders. Join our team and contribute to the success of our media advertising campaigns through accurate content classification, while shaping our media library efficiently!<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive taxonomy for classifying media content.</li> <ul><li>Develop, maintain, and refine taxonomies to support project needs, ensuring they are accurate, consistent, and scalable.</li></ul> <li>Analyze and classify content using suitable and contextual keywords.</li> <li>Generate data reports to support advertising campaign strategies.</li> <li>Create, update, and manage Jira tickets related to taxonomy tasks. Ensure that all tickets are well-defined, organized, and aligned with project objectives.</li> <li>Demonstrate a solid understanding of the product life cycle, from project initiation through to delivery, and participate in Sprint activities.</li> <li>Utilize &amp; interpret NLP modeling techniques to optimize classification processes.</li> <li>Perform data mapping from walled garden APIs for seamless integration.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their taxonomy needs and provide solutions that align with project goals</li> <li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to tight deadlines and ensuring all tasks are completed with precision.</li> <li>Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.</li> <li>Think outside the box to develop creative solutions for complex taxonomy challenges and automate processes where possible.</li> <li>Be flexible and responsive to ad-hoc projects and tasks that may arise in addition to your core responsibilities.</li> </ul>Requirements<ul><ul> <li>3+ years of experience in a Taxonomist role in an Advertising, Marketing, Adtech or related field.</li> <li>Expertise in suitable and contextual classification, data reporting and data mapping from walled gardens and other open APIs.</li> <li>Experience with Jira, including the ability to write and manage Jira tickets.</li> <li>Strong adaptability and agility to handle custom requests and complex system requirements.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and organization.</li> <li>Fluent in communication and collaboration with stakeholders.</li> <li>Ability to think creatively and devise innovative solutions to complex problems</li> <li>Bachelor's or higher degree in library science or other relevant field.</li> <li>Ability to travel a minimum of 15% a year for onsite meetings, training, etc.</li> </ul></ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Work with a leading startup in a high-demand industry, and you would be working with like-minded experts aiming to transform video targeting and buying operations</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Comprehensive medical benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance)</li> <li>Cell Phone &amp; WiFi Reimbursement</li> <li>Gym stipend</li> <li>NatureBox credit for snacks</li> <li>Work-life flexibility – we value your contributions above all</li> </ul><h3>About Channel Factory</h3>Founded in 2010, Channel Factory is an award-winning marketing technology company that helps top global brands and agencies maximize YouTube advertising. Recognized as a technology innovator by Cynopsis and one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc., Channel Factory has served over three hundred of the Fortune 500 in delivering scalable, brand-safe, contextually aligned YouTube advertising software and services. By tapping into the deepest proprietary data pool on the market, the company enables highly customized, contextually aware, and dynamically optimized campaigns and provides industry-leading performance for a portfolio of clients across all industries.Channel Factory is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Channel Factory makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. The company also has employee resource groups focusing on encouraging inclusion and diversity in the workplace, including an LGBTQ+ committee.