AdTech Platforms Manager

ABOUT US

STV is Scotland’s leading digital media brand. Each month, our commercial broadcast channel reaches 3.5 million viewers and the STV Player is the fastest growing Video on Demand service in the UK. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a multi-platform product that reaches a huge national audience across Scotland.

STV are on a mission to become Scotland’s digital entertainment hub. The world of media streaming is fast-paced and constantly changing and STV is determined to lead the way with our new digital strategy. Our development teams are working to transform our video streaming service, STV Player, into a world class platform. Our challenge is to blend leading-edge technology with intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The AdTech Platforms Manager supports the day-to-day operation and ongoing improvement of STV’s advertising technology platforms across VOD, simulcast and linear.

Working closely with Engineering, Product and Commercial Ad Operations, this role helps ensure stable ad delivery, effective platform configuration and reliable integrations with third-party partners. The role will also support testing, troubleshooting and platform improvements as STV’s advertising ecosystem continues to evolve.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and interested in developing their experience across streaming and advertising technology platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the day-to-day management of STV’s AdTech platforms and workflows
• Monitor platform health and AdTech metrics, helping to investigate and resolve issues
• Assist with FreeWheel ad server configuration, maintenance and rollout of new features
• Maintain awareness of creative workflows, metadata and user data integrations
• Work with internal teams and external partners on new features, testing and platform upgrades
• Help maintain operational documentation and platform processes
• Support compliance with industry standards, security practices and advertising guidelines
• Communicate platform updates, issues and delivery impacts to relevant stakeholders

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

You don’t need to match every requirement listed below to apply. If you’re interested in the role, have relevant experience and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• Experience working with AdTech, digital advertising or streaming platforms
• Understanding of digital video delivery and advertising workflows
• Familiarity with platforms such as FreeWheel, Brightcove, Yospace or similar technologies is desirable
• Experience troubleshooting technical platform or integration issues
• Awareness of metadata, targeting or ad-serving concepts
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product and Ad Operations
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-moving AdTech environment
• Experience within broadcast, streaming or digital media environments is beneficial

BENEFITS

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:

• 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs
• Company pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket travel loan
• Access to occupational health service
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts

APPLY

To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to hr@stv.tv by 29 May 2026.

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing hr@stv.tv.