Director, Digital Ad Operations

Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.

• $76K — $95K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 8+ years in Digital Ad Operations or related fields
  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • In-depth knowledge of digital advertising and related technologies
  • Experience with ad tech platforms like Adswizz and Triton Digital
  • Strong strategic thinking and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the digital ad operations strategy for the Cumulus Podcast Network
  • Establish department goals and performance metrics
  • Oversee campaign planning and optimization processes
  • Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives
  • Collaborate with Sales and Digital Leadership for revenue growth
  • Manage relationships with ad tech and platform partners
  • Lead major ad tech initiatives and platform migrations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
  • Parental leave time off benefits
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee referral bonus program
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Cumulus Media | (Atlanta) has an immediate, fully remote (US-based) opening for a full-time Director, Digital Ad Operations. This Director is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of digital advertising operations across podcasts, streaming audio, websites, and emerging digital products for the Cumulus Podcast Network; and oversees account management and ad operations team members, establishes operational standards, drives technology innovation, and ensures scalable processes that support revenue growth and exceptional client outcomes. This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Ad Operations.

What Success Looks Like:
  • Operational teams consistently meet or exceed campaign performance goals.
  • Processes scale efficiently across all markets and digital products.
  • Technology and automation initiatives improve revenue and efficiency.
  • Sales and executive leadership view Ad Operations as a strategic partner.
  • Advertisers receive a best-in-class customer experience.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Digital Ad Operations for the Cumulus Podcast Network. Lead, mentor, and develop managers and senior team members across the organization.
  • Establish department goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Oversee campaign planning, trafficking, optimization, measurement, and fulfillment processes.
  • Drive process automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Partner with Sales & other Digital Leadership to support digital revenue growth.
  • Own strategic relationships with ad technology, streaming, podcast, and measurement platform partners.
  • Lead platform migrations, integrations, and major ad tech initiatives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Content, Revenue Operations, and Sales teams.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for critical operational and client challenges.
  • Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Digital Ad Operations or related digital media functions.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing leaders.
  • Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystems, ad serving technologies, streaming audio, podcast monetization, web publishing, and mobile applications.
  • Experience with Adswizz, Triton Digital, Megaphone, Magellan and related platforms.
  • Strong strategic thinking, communication, and change management skills.

Pay Range

USD $76,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, "what if" and try innovative solutions
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
  • Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program


For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

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