Ad Operations Associate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Sponsorships team plays a crucial role in driving the success of Roku's cutting-edge activations.  The team is responsible for complex trafficking, quality assurance, and in-depth troubleshooting of all sponsorship products.  This team operates across diverse platforms, catering to the intricate nature and tailored requirements of each project. Collaborating closely with Client Services and Product Marketing, team members spearhead the implementation of both new and established product offerings and packages. Members of this team have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, gaining first-hand exposure to brand-new executions built to meet customer objectives and delight our user base.   

Roku is seeking an Ad Operations Associate to join our growing Sponsorship team. In this role, you will help facilitate the launch and delivery of campaigns while ensuring compliance with standard processes and quality assurance practices. This position is highly cross-functional and will use a combination of 3rd-party and proprietary platforms to traffic highly customized, complex executions to drive user engagement across the Roku Ecosystem. This individual will have a strong desire to increase their technical prowess within the organization.  

This individual will work well in a fast-paced environment and be a natural self-starter and team player.  The ideal candidate isn't a bystander. They are curious, hungry, and engaged, willing to jump in to solve problems and make data-driven decisions even when things feel very ambiguous. Our industry changes quickly, so we expect a great candidate to be comfortable responding quickly to emerging business needs.  

This position works with the Senior Ad Operations Sponsorship team members and reports to the Senior Manager of Ad Operations, located in Boston, MA. This role is based in our Boston, NYC, or Santa Monica office.  

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $94,500 - $122,850 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

• Build and launch custom ad experiences using proprietary toolsets and technical systems 
• Effectively act as a liaison between Brand Activation Managers, Client Services, Product, Engineering, and Technical Operations teams using clear and consistent communication 
• Steward discussions with Client Services and Brand Activation Managers to ensure a seamless campaign launch 
• Contribute ideas to help enhance our proprietary tools and systems to drive forward productivity and team effectiveness 
• Collaborate alongside Senior Ad Operations peers to support the rollout of Custom Ad Experiences and new Ad Products 
• Accountable for the management, launch, and QA of high-profile and time-sensitive campaign launches 
• Use 3rd party tools to ensure creatives running in our ad servers are following our ad specifications 
• Consult with Product Managers and Engineering teams to determine the technical feasibility of new campaign launch tactics  
• Proactively identify situations in which technical issues need to be escalated for investigation and take initiative to do so 

• 2-3 years of experience in digital ad operations or QA at a publisher, an ad tech company, an ad agency, or an ad network 
• Expertise with GAM and digital ad serving tools for video and display 
• Experience in display and video advertising with a premium publisher or agency 
• Expert organization, attention to detail, and time management skills 
• Familiarity with Salesforce  
• Inquisitive, proactive, and process-oriented person with experience adhering to processes and standards 
• Ambitious self-starter who enjoys a good challenge and continuous learning 
• Understanding of digital advertising campaign management, including strategies, tactics, and execution (ad serving and pixels) 
• Ability to use analytical and technical skills to troubleshoot setup and delivery challenges 
• Creative problem solver with the ability to work effectively in an emerging technology company