Digital Ad Operations Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Digital Advertising Operations Manager

Location: 100% Remote, EST

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Manager: Head of Digital Media

Who we are

MediaMax Network is the exclusive local advertising partner of Conde Nast and a leader in premium local digital solutions. A 100% remote Company since 2024, MMN has cultivated a culture of flexibility and collaboration to ensure success and connectiveness.

Who you are

This is a hands-on senior media role for an experienced digital advertising professional who can oversee as well as manage complex campaigns across programmatic, paid social, and paid search . The ideal candidate combines strong platform expertise with strategic thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

The Digital Advertising Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of ad traffickers, managing campaigns and budgets, analyzing performance, and making data-driven recommendations that improve results.

Key Responsibilities

Programmatic Campaign Management & Optimization

• Own the day-to-day management of digital advertising campaigns from setup through launch, optimization, and completion.
• Manage campaigns across major DSP’s
• Monitor campaign performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and results.
• Conduct ongoing testing of audiences, creative, messaging, bidding strategies, placements, and campaign structures.
• Manage campaign pacing and ensure media budgets are delivered appropriately.
• Troubleshoot campaign delivery, tracking, attribution, and performance issues.
• Maintain high standards for campaign accuracy, QA, and timely execution.

Paid Social & Search

• Monitor paid search and paid social campaigns across appropriate platforms.
• Develop keyword, audience, bidding, budget, and conversion strategies.
• Coordinate with creative teams on ad concepts, messaging, formats, and testing.

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor campaign KPIs and provide ongoing performance analysis.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and performance issues through data analysis.
• Turn campaign data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Work with analytics and technical resources to ensure accurate conversion tracking and measurement.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate closely with account strategy and other agency teams.
• Provide digital media expertise and guidance to junior team members.
• Review campaign plans, setups, and performance as needed.
• Share platform knowledge, best practices, and industry developments with the broader team.
• Help establish efficient workflows and processes for digital campaign management.
• Join client meetings as subject matter expert as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in digital advertising, digital media, or performance marketing.
• Strong hands-on experience managing campaigns across programmatic, paid social, and paid search .
• Demonstrated experience managing client media budgets and optimizing campaigns against performance goals.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn campaign data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with conversion tracking, attribution, analytics, and digital reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, campaigns, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a broader agency team.
• Experience with CTV/OTT, digital audio, native advertising, or emerging digital channels.
• Experience with GA4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, or similar analytics and reporting platforms.
• Experience working with first-party data, CRM audiences, and privacy-conscious targeting strategies.
• Google Ads, Meta, DSP, or other relevant platform certifications.
• Previous agency experience managing multiple clients and industries.
• Experience mentoring junior digital advertising professionals.

Important Job FAQs

This role is 100% remote and requires working on East Coast Hours. Candidates must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MediaMax Network is looking to hire incredible individuals to join our team. You will be considered for this role regardless of your Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Gender, Sexual Identity, Disability Status, Medical History, Political Affiliation, and beyond. If you are qualified for this role, we invite you to apply for the position!