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Manager, Digital Advertising Operations

Job Description

The Digital Advertising Operations (AdOps) team at The Washington Post has two distinct missions. The first is to be subject matter experts in the processes and systems required for ad delivery. The second is the successful delivery of those ads for revenue recognition. AdOps is responsible for ad trafficking in proprietary and 3rd party systems. As a result, we interact with multiple teams across editorial and commercial with a depth of knowledge on the digital advertising ecosystem. We are looking for a seasoned Manager, Digital Advertising Operations to lead a team of AdOps specialists tasked with building and trafficking custom creatives and testing/validating new initiatives. This leader will help define and advocate the standards for the team. Successful candidates have a strong understanding of the complexities of digital ad ops. This role reports into the Director, Digital Advertising Operations.

Motivation

You are a strong manager who can set clear team goals, manage performance, resolve issues, properly allocate resources, and bridge gaps in knowledge, processes, and skillsets
You are motivated by building a diverse and inclusive team and seeing them succeed and learn
You believe in a “roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty” hands-on approach
You are a QA master with keen attention to detail catching mistakes pre-deployment before they become costly errors
You are a technically savvy critical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
You are highly collaborative and can expertly manage multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines
You are comfortable with shifting priorities
You have a solid understanding of business needs and technical capabilities and can translate that knowledge into plain terms

Responsibilities

Guide the development of the AdOps & QA Specialists by providing opportunities that challenge and grow the team’s breadth and depth of ad technology knowledge and capabilities
Identify solutions to simplify tasks, improve speed, and increase efficiency across the team by analyzing productivity data to inform decisions
Operationalize evergreen and sponsorship opportunities for ease of packaging and execution by educating stakeholders on operational insights needed for successful ad delivery across multiple platforms
Involve the ad ops team in testing new site projects and integrations by attending engineering and product roadmap meetings, developing, and leading testing plans around updates, and documenting any procedural or policy changes that result from implementations
Collaborate with Product Marketing, Editorial, Pricing, Account Management and Product on cross-functional tasks to execute revenue generating programs/products

Evangelize documentation for cross-departmental use by keeping reference materials up to date.
Maximize the value of external tools and systems by managing the relationships with various ad tech providers (IAS, GAM, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of digital experience
3+ years of managerial experience – leading and managing direct reports
Expert knowledge of Google Ad Manager and DCM
Experience trafficking digital ads across web, app, video, audio, newsletter, and programmatic environments
Experience building custom ads using raw assets
Highly organized
Strong communicator interacting with various levels of management
Vendor management experience
Knowledge of Jira, Asana, or similar project management/ticketing systems

#LI-Hybrid

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Washington Post includes salary ranges for certain positions to comply with local pay transparency laws. The salary range for this position is:

$102,500.00 - $170,800.00

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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By The Washington Post

The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it...

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Hybrid, based in Washington, DC

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023