Ad Ops Associate

Morning Brew is a media company that covers the business news and narratives shaping our world. The companies, the people, the workplace, the economy — we nerd out on this stuff, and we’re dedicated to helping our audience navigate it all in a way that informs and entertains.

The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.

Overview:

We're looking for an Ad Ops Associate to join our team. This person will work with key stakeholders to manage inventory and traffic ad campaigns across Newsletters, Social, Podcasts, Video, and Branded / Editorial Content.

What you'll do:

• Maintain a high quality standard for the Ad Operations department to ensure accuracy and to exceed client expectations.

• Provide troubleshooting support for issues including, but not limited to, creative specifications, malfunctioning ad creative materials, click-through URLs, and landing pages, custom executions, under/over-delivery issues, order management and implementation.

• Project manage creative specification requirements and asset delivery; coordinating timelines and leading internal and external communications.

• Manage the pre and post-launch QA process (3rd party tags, creatives), assuring that ads meet creative specs and are tracked properly.

• Maintain performance reporting to ensure benchmarks are accurate

• Work alongside the Accounts Receivable team to close out monthly billing and resolve monthly and ongoing invoicing queries.

• Collaborate with team members by providing ideas on how to continually improve operational processes and communication channels.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years digital advertising experience preferably in publisher side

• BS/BA or equivalent degree 

• Understanding of ad systems and technologies 3rd party measurement tools

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with all levels of employees

• Exceptional communication skills, both internally and externally

• Willingness to be coached 

Nice to have:

• Expertise in the online advertising ecosystem; different ad technology stacks and vendors and how they fit into the digital advertising ecosystem

• Strong knowledge of campaign lifecycle management, ad sales process, trafficking, QA, performance analytics/reporting

• Beginner level experience in any Ads Manager (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)

• Familiarity with Google Tag Manager, DCM, and/or tagging technologies

What else are we looking for?

Character and integrity rank pretty high on the list. Our team is guided by our core values:

How We Treat Each Other:

• Respectful Candor -- We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.

• Empathy -- We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.

• Inclusivity -- We strive to celebrate and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Differing perspectives help us make better decisions and have more fulfilling experiences.

How We Treat Our Work: 

• Curiosity -- We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.

• Accountability -- We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.

• Bias Toward Action -- We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.

• Challenger Mentality -- We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.

• Clarity of Purpose -- We understand the “why” in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.

Perks:

While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer.

Unlimited sick and vacation time: And by “unlimited,” we mean absolutely unlimited.

U.S Remote-work friendly: Work from home, work from the office, work from the moon — you decide.

401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now. 

Premium healthcare plans: Your health matters!

Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.

Employee resource groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded... plus more!

Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

Morning Brew is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that’s representative of our audience.