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DRUM Associates

Linear Ad Operations

Secaucus, NJ · On-site

This candidate reports to the Global Linear Ad Operations Sr. Manager - Global Media Operations ... Maintain direct day-to-day communication with internal marketing and the media sponsorship teams to ...

Univision

Director, Media Ad Operations

New York, NY

$130K/yr

We are in search of a talented of a talented Media Operations Director who will have a strong ... Experience working with the following platforms within the TelevisaUnivision ad stack including ...

Fox

Director, Ad Tech Operations

New York, NY · On-site

ABOUT YOU You are a seasoned ad tech operator who has built and scaled the operational foundation ... Partner with the Director of DSP Partnerships and Programmatic Account Executives to ensure deals ...

Clinch

Ad Operations Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

We seek an Ad Ops person with experience in both programmatic (display and video) and Social ... The chosen candidate will report directly to the Director of Operations and be a key driver of the ...

Telly, Inc.

Head of Ad Operations

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$240K - $280K/yr

Telly is seeking a Head of Ad Operations to lead and scale the operational engine that powers our ... Direct, clear, and proactive communicator. * Strong executive presence and credibility. * Naturally ...

Telly, Inc.

Head of Ad Operations

$240K - $280K/yr

Telly is seeking a Head of Ad Operations to lead and scale the operational engine that powers our ... Direct, clear, and proactive communicator. * Strong executive presence and credibility. * Naturally ...

Attain

Ad Operations & Automation Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

About the Role The Ad Operations & Automation Lead is the technical subject matter expert within ... Direct experience troubleshooting pixel/tag issues using browser dev tools, Charles, or similar ...

Attain

Ad Operations & Automation Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

About the Role The Ad Operations & Automation Lead is the technical subject matter expert within ... Direct experience troubleshooting pixel/tag issues using browser dev tools, Charles, or similar ...

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How much do director ad operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director ad operations in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Director Ad Operations job?

A Director of Ad Operations oversees the execution, optimization, and performance of digital advertising campaigns. They manage ad trafficking, programmatic strategies, and technical implementation across multiple platforms. This role ensures that campaigns run smoothly, meet performance goals, and comply with industry standards. Additionally, they collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to maximize revenue and improve operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director Ad Operations, and how do they typically address them?

A Director Ad Operations often faces challenges such as managing multiple concurrent campaigns, ensuring accurate trafficking and reporting, staying current with evolving ad technologies, and coordinating between various stakeholders like sales, marketing, and technical teams. To address these, directors implement robust workflow processes, regularly train their teams on new tools, and maintain open communication channels to quickly resolve any discrepancies or technical issues. They also rely on strong analytical skills to monitor campaign performance and optimize outcomes. Successfully navigating these challenges ensures both client satisfaction and the achievement of business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Ad Operations position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Ad Operations, you need extensive experience in digital advertising, campaign management, data analytics, and team leadership, supported by a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Proficiency in ad serving platforms (such as Google Ad Manager, Xandr, or The Trade Desk), reporting tools, and relevant industry certifications (like IAB Digital Media Buying & Planning) are highly valued. Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills are crucial to effectively manage cross-functional teams and client relationships. These abilities ensure the successful execution, optimization, and scalability of advertising campaigns, driving revenue and operational excellence.

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Infographic showing various Director Ad Operations job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Associate Director, Ad Operations

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Company Description
Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe's largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can come in and immediately make an impact. This will be both in terms of applying industry knowledge (and sharing this with the team) to manage key tagging, trafficking, data, measurement, and partner relationships in order to drive campaign efficiency and develop leading technical expertise. You will be confident with clients and clear in delivering our agency point of view and recommendations
The successful candidate will have a fully rounded knowledge of digital ad serving, measurement, and associated technology and partners. In addition, the candidate must have data analysis experience, Ad Servers and Tag Management Tools. This role will manage the end-to-end Operations -> Optimization process, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance on campaign set up (naming, tagging, etc.)
  • Escalation Point for any internal Technology questions/ issues/POV
  • Discover efficiencies through data structure to create streamlined communication for planning and analytics insights
  • Manage offshore trafficking / Analyst teams of Technology Activation Specialists and ensure best-in-class service delivery
  • Establish/refine processes and training parameters to ensure flawless, on-time execution by operational teams
  • Organize and centralize, where possible, process and technologies working with other TAAG leads
  • Proactive partner management and industry outreach to improve and evolve ad operations solutions, based on clients' needs
  • In partnership with media and analytics counterparts work on developing and deploying data management, reporting solutions, meaningful documentation that captures the value created by new capability
  • Develop and enforce nomenclature to better manage data across the organization
  • Coordinate with analytics teams to ensure data (from varied sources) can be easily fed into tools and systems
  • Understand, identify and partner with data/technology solution providers to drive more effective and efficient reporting for teams/clients
  • Support and scale analytics dashboards, toolset and data management platforms across client teams
  • Oversee the deployment of digital technology solutions and partnerships, such as ad servers, data management tools, media planning/buying and billing systems, that deliver against client and organizational needs
  • Ensure teams are effectively and efficiently using current tools and systems through training and/or establishment and adherence to best practices
  • Audit and evaluate technology solutions being used, and identify opportunities to improve and/or create new tools and systems that will drive savings or generate new revenue
  • Partner with Digital Directors on the business to deliver best product and best thinking across, search, social, mobile, display and video to establish technology needs and requirements
  • Represent agency needs internally and within the marketplace to meet current and future needs of our agency and their clients - and identify where new value can be created for internal and external clients

Qualifications
  • B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising or related field
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • 5+ years of experience working with trafficking systems, tagging tools and data mining / reporting functions in excel, or other similar tool. (CM, DCM, DFP, Flashtalking, Innovid, IAS Google Analytics, Adobe tools, TMS, VIQ)
  • Specifically, candidate must have a good command of MS Excel, including formulas and tables, as these are heavily utilized in the reporting process
  • Technology experience is important (must have experience with standard ad servers such as Google Campaign Manager, Prisma, IAS, etc.
  • Tagging experience is important
  • Must have experience in Google CM Floodlight implementation QA and troubleshooting, or other container and conversion tag systems such as Tealium
  • Candidate must have a strong attention to detail, and be able to quality check their work to ensure that data anomalies/mistakes are caught prior to delivery of the reports to the client teams
  • Candidate must have strong management capabilities, both operationally (to ensure that tasks such as reporting & trafficking are completed on time and accurately) as well as strategically (to ensure that guidance is given to all teams on how to enhance the product as the account matures)
  • Candidate must be outgoing and able to integrate with a fast-paced digital planning team
  • Must be able to cultivate excellent relationships with technology and research partners
  • Must have ability to learn new processes and technology quickly
  • Should be extremely detail-oriented
  • Interested in and experienced with technology
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands on, problem solving abilities - "can do" approach (so someone who is a thinker and a doer)
  • Excellent communication skills - written and spoken
  • A people person with ability to communicate at all levels who will have various levels of digital knowledge

Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Compensation Range: USD $112,290.00 - USD $179,712.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/25/2026.

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