Digital Audio Ad Tech Specialist

Digital Audio Ad Tech Specialist (Technical Mandate)

Location: Kampala, Uganda & Nairobi, Kenya | Type: Full-Time | Start: September 2026
Reports to: Managing Director

Role Overview

A leading regional media organization is building East Africa's first digital audio super-app, aggregating radio livestreams, podcasts, and audiobooks across the region for a Q4 2026 launch. We are seeking a technical specialist to build our ad tech infrastructure from the ground up. You will be responsible for technical architecture, programmatic integrations, data-driven audience targeting frameworks, and continuous optimization of the audio ad-serving pipeline.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Ad Tech Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain the platform's core ad tech infrastructure from scratch.
• Programmatic & Systems Integration: Lead technical setups for Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), VAST/DAAST protocols, and DSP/SSP integrations with real-time bidding (RTB) capabilities.
• Data & Targeting Frameworks: Build robust audience targeting frameworks utilizing listener data, behavior, and platform analytics.
• Integrations & Product Strategy: Manage technical integrations with partner radio stations and contribute technical insights to the core product roadmap.
• Attribution & Measurement: Implement campaign tracking, attribution modeling, and measurement tools to deliver reliable analytics and prove clear ROI.

Required Technical Experience & Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience in digital audio, programmatic media, or ad tech ecosystems.
• In-depth working knowledge of VAST/DAAST standards, Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), and modern ad-serving platforms.
• Solid understanding of DSP/SSP architecture, RTB workflows, and programmatic audio infrastructure.
• Backgrounds in programmatic display/video engineering, media product management, app development, or digital-focused broadcast operations are welcome.
• Based in Kenya or Uganda with an understanding of regional media technology infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable).
• Performance bonus tied to the Q4 2026 platform launch.
• Private medical coverage.
• High technical autonomy and decision-making authority from day one.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• System Uptime & Latency: Maintain high platform availability (target 99.9%) and minimize ad request response times (<100ms ad rendering delay).
• Ad Insertion & Fill Rate: Achieve optimal ad call success rates and fill rates across livestreams and podcasts via DAI and programmatic routes.
• Audio Completion Rate (ACR) & VTR: Target audio ad completion rates above 85% through stable stream rendering and reliable VAST/DAAST execution.
• Partner Onboarding Efficiency: Successfully integrate new radio partner feeds into the ad architecture within target onboarding windows.
• Tracking & Attribution Accuracy: Ensure zero data loss on impressions, click-through rates (CTR), and conversion events passed between DSPs, SSPs, and measurement tools.

How to Apply

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section