Ad Operations Manager

Job Description

The Daily Beast, a dynamic online news publisher, is seeking an Ad Operations Manager to join their team in New York City. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week in their Chelsea office.This role involves:

• Overseeing trafficking and QA for direct-sold and programmatic advertising campaigns using Google Ad Manager.
• Ensuring accurate and timely campaign setup, targeting, pacing, and creative implementation.
• Using Boostr (or comparable OMS/CRM platform) to manage orders, monitor delivery, and support Sales and Account Management in campaign execution.
• Troubleshooting delivery and creative issues, and viewability problems using browser based debugging tools.
• Working closely with SSPs and header bidding partners to ensure demand integrations are optimized and functioning correctly.
• Enforcing ad quality standards and ensure compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
• Assisting in the evaluation and onboarding of new ad tech solutions and partners.
• Creating and maintaining internal documentation and best practices.

Requirements include:

• 3 years of hands-on Ad Operations experience at a publisher or media company.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Ad Manager.
• Experience with programmatic campaign setup and optimization across PMP, PG and PD deal types.
• Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, Prebid, header bidding, and ad exchanges.
• Familiarity with Boostr or similar order management systems.
• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and browser developer tools for ad QA.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and juggle multiple priorities in a lean team environment.

The Daily Beast offers:

• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• A collaborative and flexible work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.