Linear Ad Operations Specialist Manager

Job Title: Linear Ad Operations Specialist / Manager

Location: New York NY

Duration: / Term: Contract

Experience Desired: 8 Years

Job Description:

We are seeking a Linear Ad Operations professional to manage end-to-end ad trafficking scheduling and execution for linear TV campaigns. The role requires deep expertise in broadcast workflows inventory management and coordination across sales traffic and finance teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end linear ad operations lifecycle including order entry trafficking scheduling and reconciliation
• Work with sales planning teams to translate deals into executable schedules and ensure accurate inventory allocation
• Operate and maintain trafficking systems such as WideOrbit OSI or equivalent broadcast platforms
• Ensure campaign accuracy on-time delivery and compliance with advertiser and network requirements
• Monitor campaign performance resolve discrepancies and manage makegoods and billing adjustments
• Collaborate with sales finance programming and traffic teams to optimize execution workflows
• Support cross-platform initiatives (Linear CTV Digital) where applicable
• Maintain documentation and enforce AdOps best practices and process standardization

Required Qualifications

• 4 10 years of experience in Linear Ad Operations / Traffic / Sales Operations
• Hands-on experience with broadcast trafficking systems (WideOrbit OSI etc.)
• Strong understanding of linear TV scheduling inventory and ad sales workflows
• Experience working with media networks broadcasters or cable organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-platform ad operations (CTV / Digital / Programmatic)
• Familiarity with ratings (Nielsen) audience measurement and reporting tools
• Exposure to ad sales systems deal management and yield optimization
• Basic knowledge of data tools (Excel SQL or reporting dashboards)

Key Skills

• Ad Trafficking & Scheduling
• Inventory & Yield Management
• Campaign Execution & Reconciliation
• Broadcast Systems (WideOrbit OSI)
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail & Operational Excellence

Key Skills:

Linear Ad Trafficking Scheduling Broadcast