Ad Operations Manager
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Ad OperationsManager (2 openings)
Haymarket Media Inc. is seeking anAd OperationsManagerto join theAd Operationsteam. This position is located in our New York City office on a hybrid work schedule; three (3) days in office depending on business needs.
Job Overview:
The Ad Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting Haymarket Medias digital advertising business. This role is responsible for trafficking and monitoring ad campaigns across website and newsletter inventory. Reporting to the Senior Ad Operations Director the role will collaborate closely with Client Success Marketing and Email Ops to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution that meets or exceeds client expectations. Please note this role will not have direct reports.
Responsibilities:
- Book traffic and QA all ad campaigns and creative assets across Google Ad Manager LiveIntent and DSP platforms to ensure technical compliance.
- Monitor campaign performance daily using tools like STAQ to track pacing discrepancies viewability NHT and brand safety.
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex troubleshooting while providing daily mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
- Deliver performance reporting and insights to cross-functional stakeholders (Client Success Sales Marketing Email Ops and Editorial) to drive campaign optimization.
- Identify ad tech stack inefficiencies and lead workflow projects to improve overall delivery and QA processes.
Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years of digital ad operations experience preferably within a publisher media agency or programmatic environment.
- Advanced mastery of Google Ad Manager and LiveIntent; deep familiarity with DSP/SSP platforms (e.g. The Trade Desk Nexxen).
- Strong understanding of the programmatic landscape including header bidding identity solutions (UID2 LiveRamp) and privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA).
- Experience with verification tools (DoubleVerify IAS) and technical knowledge of HTML JavaScript and VAST tags.
- Interest in people leadership with a strong desire to transition into a management role as the team scales.
- Proactive problem-solver with exceptional troubleshooting skills and a strong sense of ownership.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and analyze data using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
What We Offer:
- A competitive compensation package
- The salary range for this position is $75000$100000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience skill level functional and/or industry knowledge education level certifications as well as other qualifications.
- Paid annual vacation holiday and sick time off
- Comprehensive health plans including medical dental and vision
- Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee referral awards
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
- A creative and passionate workplace and a fun collaborative team environment
- Three Week Work from Anywhere benefit to ensure work life balance
About Haymarket:
Haymarket Media Inc. is an award-winning specialist content and information company. With more than 30 market-leading media brands Haymarket offers unmatched expertise and insight through balanced relevant original content across a spectrum of media channels. Haymarket is home to highly regarded health care professional brands such as The Clinical Advisor Dermatology Advisor and MPR (Medical Professionals Reference) among a portfolio of HCP-focused specialty-specific websites as well as the esteemed business media titles including PRWeek MMM (Medical Marketing and Media) Campaign and McKnights Long-Term Care News.
Haymarket Media Inc. is the US division of Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket Media Group is a privately-owned media data and information company shaping a better future with remarkable content for specialist audiences across the world. The company has 1300 employees across offices in the UK US Canada Hong Kong Singapore India Germany and the Netherlands. Haymarkets portfolio consists of more than 70 market-leading brands including Campaign Third Sector What Car MyCME and Asian Investor. Through live digital print education data tech services video and audio Haymarkets brands inspire inform and empower clients and communities internationally. As a Certified B Corporation were proud to be part of a community of companies working together for change and taking part in collective action to advocate for a shared goal of a global economy that benefits people and the planet.
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Required Experience:
Manager