Ad Operations Manager (2 openings)
Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking an Ad Operations Manager to join the Ad Operations team. 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 Media's 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 $75,000-$100,000. 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
