Ad Operations Manager

Enthusiast Gaming is building the largest media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide. Combining the elements of its four core pillars; Media, Talent, Esports and Experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity and integrated approach to reach and connect with its coveted GenZ and Millennial audience. Through its proprietary mix of digital media and entertainment assets, Enthusiast Gaming has built a vast network of like-minded communities to deliver the ultimate fan experience.

We are currently seeking a Digital Advertising Operations Manager to join our fast-growing team who can help us make better sense of our data, and lead experiments to grow our monetization platform and user base.

Reporting to the Director of Media Planning and Ad Operations, the Ad Operations Manager deals with our clients and vendors directly, performing day-to-day management of our various revenue streams. Due to the nature of the role, having a strong understanding of publisher needs, a knowledge of current and emerging advertising products (involving ad serving, header bidding, user data, etc.), and a tight grasp on monetization strategies will be the keys to your success. You will work with Ad Operations Analysts, Engineers, and Data Scientists to help solve issues and optimize our publisher's ad stacks.

Role Responsibilities:

• Direct Campaign Management: Responsible for creative testing and implementation of assigned direct campaigns by collaborating with clients, technical teams, editorial, creative, marketing and sales as necessary. Ensure direct ad campaigns meet delivery and KPI guidelines.
• Programmatic Revenue Management: In charge of assigned programmatic deal creation and reporting of programmatic revenue.
• Technological Troubleshooting and Enhancements: Troubleshoot and reconcile third party impression discrepancies, and investigate new ad technologies and network enhancements (targeting options, cost reduction etc.).
• Optimization: Work with tech and design teams to resolve creative and inventory issues.
• Reporting: Provide campaign performance reports and financial data to internal/external clients as required.
• Communication: Meet and coordinate with vendors, creative and tech team as required.

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of Ad Operations experience, preferably on the publisher-side
• 2+ years of experience with Google Ad Manager or similar ad servers
• Knowledgeable of vendors in the ad tech space
• Comfortable with Google Products and working in CRM systems
• Experience working at fast-paced start-ups
• Understanding of the Ad Tech terminology

Skills & Abilities:

• You have the drive and temperament to learn and adjust quickly
• Desire to learn and grow in the ad tech field
• Posses the patience to manage and help fix complex issues that require numerous iterations through Beta testing
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Effective communication to ensure your are meeting client and organization expectations
• Team player, with the willingness to help the team succeed

What We Offer:

We offer you the opportunity to join our highly collaborative, either remotely or in our newly renovated office at Yonge & Eglinton, just steps away from the Subway and surrounded by diverse restaurants, cafes, pubs, and beautiful parks. We anticipate continued growth over the coming years, which will provide tremendous opportunity for you to grow with us.

For more information about us, please visit

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Enthusiast Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes and encourages applications from all interested and qualified candidates. Enthusiast Gaming will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Enthusiast Gaming staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.