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Allen & Gerritsen

Ad Operations Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Ad Operations Specialist plays a critical role in the successful execution of media campaigns across digital channels. This individual is responsible for campaign setup, trafficking, quality ...

Allen & Gerritsen

Ad Operations Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Ad Operations Specialist plays a critical role in the successful execution of media campaigns across digital channels. This individual is responsible for campaign setup, trafficking, quality ...

netPolarity

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Ad Operations Specialist

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Title: Digital Ad Operations Specialist Location: Remote Compensation: $50-$55 an hour on W2. Without benefits Duration: 12 months contract Overview: As an Ad Operations Specialist, you will be ...

Entravision

Ad Operations Specialist

Burbank, CA · On-site

Burbank, California Summary Entravision's Ad Operations team is looking for a new Digital Trafficker to join our team! This role will include day-to-day responsibilities of trafficking and managing ...

Hearst

Digital AdOps Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$88K - $115K/yr

You will reports to the Director, Digital Ad Platforms. This role requires in-office presence ... operations roles. * Expertise in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ad Manager, DV360 ...

Hearst Newspapers

Digital AdOps Analyst

New York, NY

$88K - $115K/yr

You will reports to the Director, Digital Ad Platforms. This role requires in-office presence ... operations roles. * Expertise in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ad Manager, DV360 ...

Hearst Television

Digital AdOps Analyst

New York, NY

$88K - $115K/yr

You will reports to the Director, Digital Ad Platforms. This role requires in-office presence ... operations roles. * Expertise in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ad Manager, DV360 ...

Hearst

Digital AdOps Analyst

New York, NY

$88K - $115K/yr

You will reports to the Director, Digital Ad Platforms. This role requires in-office presence ... operations roles. * Expertise in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ad Manager, DV360 ...

Hearst Newspapers

Digital AdOps Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$88K - $115K/yr

You will reports to the Director, Digital Ad Platforms. This role requires in-office presence ... operations roles. * Expertise in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ad Manager, DV360 ...

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How much do director digital ad operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for director digital 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Digital Ad Operations, and why are they important?

To excel as a Director of Digital Ad Operations, you need deep expertise in digital advertising, campaign management, analytics, and a proven track record in ad operations leadership—often supported by a bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field. Mastery of ad tech platforms such as Google Ad Manager, DSPs, SSPs, and industry certifications like IAB Digital Media Buying & Planning are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive cross-functional collaboration and team performance. These competencies ensure optimized ad delivery, revenue growth, and seamless execution in a complex, fast-changing digital landscape.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director of Digital Ad Operations, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Digital Ad Operations often encounters challenges such as managing complex ad tech stacks, ensuring campaign delivery across multiple platforms, and addressing discrepancies in reporting data. To overcome these, it's crucial to foster close collaboration with sales, account management, and technical teams, implement robust quality assurance processes, and stay current with evolving ad technologies. Building standardized workflows and investing in staff training also greatly contribute to smoother operations and enhanced campaign performance.

What does a Director of Digital Ad Operations do?

A Director of Digital Ad Operations oversees the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns for an organization. They manage a team responsible for ad trafficking, campaign setup, targeting, reporting, and ensuring ads run smoothly across multiple platforms. This role also involves collaborating with sales, marketing, and technology teams to maximize ad performance and revenue. Additionally, Directors of Digital Ad Operations often evaluate new technologies and platforms to improve efficiency and effectiveness in digital advertising.
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Infographic showing various Director Digital Ad Operations job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.
Digital Ad Trafficker

Digital Ad Trafficker

The Weather Channel

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Company Description
The Weather Channel is the world's leading cross-platform media company with a portfolio that includes The Weather Channel television network, TWC digital properties (weather.com, mobile and tablet applications) and Weather Services International (WSI). Headquartered in Cobb County since 1982, The Weather Channel brand has connected millions of consumers by providing the most accurate weather forecasts, 24 hours a day. Seen in more than 100 million U.S. households, The Weather Channel network is one of the most widely-distributed cable networks. The Weather Channel online properties reach 60 million unique Web consumers each month. This includes 32 million consumers monthly through weather.com on mobile Web and mobile apps. TWC has the No.1 app on all smartphones and is the second most used app on all smartphones. WSI provides business-to-business weather services to media, aviation, marine and energy sectors.
Job Description
The Digital Ad Trafficker is responsible for assisting the Campaign Manager in campaign trafficking, management, optimization and reporting for all digital ad campaigns. In direct support of Ad Sales, persons in this role must be able to translate client needs into actionable tasks and see them through to completion.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support sales team with launch and trafficking functions for advertisers online advertising campaigns.
  • Provide QA and troubleshooting support for ad campaigns.
  • Provide administrative support as necessary in the form of contract review, order entry or client reporting.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships within the Sales organization.

Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Math, Engineering, Finance or similar discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 1-2 years managing complex operational processes in online advertising or related industry.
  • Familiarity with ad systems and technologies including Doubleclick, Operative, Yieldex or similar systems and technologies.
  • Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and Flash.
  • Proficient with MS Excel.
  • Knowledge of rich media vendors such as Mediamind and Pointroll.

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