Head of Paid Media

Grandstand (Nasdaq: GRSD) is the intelligence layer of sports, gaming and entertainment. We build the brands people trust, the data our partners depend on, and the technology this industry runs with exceptional people, not shortcuts.

OpticOdds delivers enterprise-grade data infrastructure to B2B partners worldwide, while OddsJam and RotoWire put that same real-time intelligence directly into the hands of consumers. On the gaming and entertainment side, our portfolio includes some of the biggest names in the space: Gambling.com , Casinos.com , Spotlight.Vegas , and WhichBingo.co.uk — flagship sites reaching millions of consumers every month.

We're the first, and only, U.S. publicly traded company of our kind, and the first company to win EGR's Affiliate of the Year three times. We hold every hire to the same five standards: Taste, Agency, Speed, Craft, Responsibility.

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About the Role

We're looking for a senior Head of Paid Media to lead the strategy and execution of our paid acquisition engine, spanning SEM, paid social, native, programmatic, and affiliate/partner marketing. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct ownership of a significant paid media budget and full accountability for the volume, quality, and efficiency of the customers we acquire .

You'll build and scale a high-performing team, drive rigorous testing and attribution discipline across channels, and act as the paid acquisition voice in cross-functional planning with Product, Analytics, CRM, and Commercial teams, while ensuring every campaign meets regulatory and responsible gaming standards across all jurisdictions we operate in.

What You'll Do

Lead the development and execution of multi-channel paid acquisition strategy, SEM, paid social, native, programmatic, and affiliate/partner marketing, to drive high-value customer acquisition at scale

Own the paid media budget end-to-end, building a portfolio-based approach to spend allocation that dynamically shifts investment across channels to maximize ROI against aggressive performance and revenue targets

Evaluate and scale performance marketing campaigns through rigorous testing, data analysis, and attribution modeling to continuously improve efficiency and growth

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of acquisition, channel, and affiliate/partner leads, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and excellence

Partner closely with CRM, Product, SEO, Content, Analytics, and Commercial teams to ensure paid acquisition strategy aligns with lifecycle, retention, and broader revenue goals

Drive innovation and experimentation, testing new tools, partners, channels, and creative approaches to stay ahead in a competitive paid and affiliate marketing landscape

Leverage marketing analytics and user insights to identify growth opportunities and report on channel and campaign KPIs to senior leadership

Manage relationships with key media partners, agencies, and affiliate networks, while building internal capability to reduce reliance on external vendors

Ensure all paid acquisition and affiliate marketing activity complies with regulatory and responsible gaming standards across all applicable jurisdictions and platforms

Serve as a key strategic partner to the business , contributing paid acquisition expertise to broader marketing and growth strategy

What We're Looking For

8–10+ years in performance marketing, paid media, or affiliate marketing, including 3+ years leading teams of 6 or more

Proven ownership of a significant media budget (ideally $10M+ annually) across multiple paid and partner channels

Deep expertise across at least two of: SEM, paid social, programmatic, native, affiliate/partner marketing

Experience in regulated industries (gaming, betting, fintech, or insurance) strongly preferred, with familiarity navigating responsible gaming or compliance requirements a plus

Strong command of attribution modeling , testing frameworks, and marketing analytics to inform channel-level decisions

Track record of building in-house performance marketing capability and reducing dependency on external agencies

Excellent cross-functional leadership, able to align paid acquisition strategy with CRM/retention, product, and commercial priorities

Comfortable operating as a senior voice in marketing strategy discussions, with the judgment to flag risk and opportunity to leadership

Perks & Benefits

Comprehensive private Healthcare Insurance

Flexible work environment and home office available

Home office allowance

Gym & Leisure Allowance

All the hardware and software you need to be successful

Regular company events and social outings, activities, Spot Awards and a Monthly Social Club

Access to courses for Personal and Career Development

Company Paid Volunteer Day