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, providing analysis, driving strategy for our portfolio, and collaborating with team members across Ad Ops and other departments. The Ad Ops Manager role isintegralto help our DigitalAdOperations teamand CrainBrandsto achieve their goals.
This position reports to the Director, Revenue 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
Experience with GAM, Jeeng, Teads, or other related ad tech.
Experience in CMS systems (Arc and/or Drupal preferred)
Understanding and troubleshooting ability for rich media, video encoding, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript.
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, 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 base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000.
The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of specific and relevant 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.
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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.
Environmental Demands
Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote.Employee work location is subject to change.
An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
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