Digital Ad Ops Lead: Campaign Trafficking & Automation

Versant Media, LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VERSANT Media in London is seeking a Digital Commercial Traffic Operations Manager on a 12-month FTC to lead end-to-end activation and trafficking of CNBC International's digital campaigns. You will own systems, ensure accurate delivery and collaborate with Sales, Client Services, Finance, Product and Tech.

The role requires expert knowledge of Operative One, Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel, a track record in digital ad operations, and the ability to lead a team through complex campaigns across

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in digital advertising operations and campaign management.
• Hands-on experience with Operative One, Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end order-to-cash lifecycle in digital ads.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end activation of digital campaigns: review orders, validate inventory, set up campaigns, collect creative, traffic, launch, monitor and archive.
• Coordinate with global Sales and Client Services on contracts, IOs, pricing, flight dates and delivery expectations.
• Ensure all schedules and orders are complete, accurate and deliverable before activation.
• Oversee campaigns across video, display, mobile, CTV/OTT, streaming, ensuring timely launches and client commitments.
• Monitor pacing, identify delivery risks, and implement recovery plans.
• Troubleshoot client requests and act as senior escalation point for under-delivery, creative or tagging issues.
• Own system ownership for Operative One, GAM and FreeWheel and drive data quality and governance.
• Lead UAT, release readiness and operational implementation for new products and workflow changes.

Skills

Digital advertising operations

Campaign management

Traffic management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Operative One

Google Ad Manager

FreeWheel

Job description

VERSANT Media in London is seeking a Digital Commercial Traffic Operations Manager on a 12-month FTC to lead end-to-end activation and trafficking of CNBC International's digital campaigns. You will own systems, ensure accurate delivery and collaborate with Sales, Client Services, Finance, Product and Tech.

The role requires expert knowledge of Operative One, Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel, a track record in digital ad operations, and the ability to lead a team through complex campaigns across