Description
As part of the larger Digital Ad Operations team at Crain, your primary focus will be supporting our digital business as a technical expert as well as working with our trafficking team to troubleshoot and implement new products and technology. In addition, you'll be responsible for other areas such as ad system management, digital product maintenance, helping provide analysis and drive strategy for our brand portfolio, and collaborating with team members across Ad Ops and other departments.
The Ad Ops Manager role isintegralto help our DigitalAdOperations teamand ourCrainBrandsachieve their goals.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Digital Operations and can be office-based in Detroit, Chicago, or remote.
KeyAreas of Responsibility:
Work with internal teams to execute needed ad tagging changes to implement product or enrich technologies to improve advertising offerings
Work across teams to vet, prioritize, and enable new ad products and revenue-driving initiatives
Act as key resource for ad hoc questions from internal teams
Work proactively and collaboratively to ensure and validate campaign success
Troubleshoot escalated campaign issues
Train internal and brand teams on technology or processes as needed
Maintain digital products in ad server and manage communication around changes
Manage relationships with Ad Ops vendors
Collaborate on inventory management
Monitor and analyze key revenue & performance metrics
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum3years of experience in Digital Ad Operations
Understanding and troubleshooting ability for rich media, video encoding, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript.
Experience with GAM, Jeeng, Teads, or other related ad tech.
Familiarity with ad serving constituent technologies (ad server logic, redirects, pixels, etc.)
Familiarity with online ad serving concepts (CPM, CPA, etc.)
Familiarity with DMP, ESP, CMS, CRM and ticketing systems
Familiarity with behavioral targeting,audience segmentationand programmatic salesa plus
Exceptional relationship management and communications (written and verbal)with proven track record of cross team collaboration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for emerging media and technology
Must have the ability to multitask and think creatively in a fast-paced work environment
Enjoy and adapt to an ever-changing landscape and growing responsibilities
Ability to self-manage time and complete commitments
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000.
The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
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About Crain Communications:
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.
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