Media Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Operations Manager to join their dynamic London team. This role is pivotal in bridging technical delivery, creative execution, and campaign operations, ensuring the smooth rollout of engaging digital content. You'll collaborate with creative teams to innovate interactive advertising solutions using cutting-edge tools and platforms. With a hybrid working model, generous leave, and a dog-friendly office, this opportunity offers a vibrant workplace culture that values creativity and technical expertise. If you're passionate about digital media and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Pension scheme

Work-from-anywhere initiative

Dog-friendly office

Fresh fruit

Cycle scheme

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven background in digital advertising and technical ad operations.
• Hands-on experience with Google Marketing Platform and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior front-end developers on the production team.
• Manage QA processes, debugging, and cross-device compatibility.
• Troubleshoot ad-serving issues and ensure creatives meet guidelines.

Skills

Digital Advertising

Technical Ad Ops

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Google Marketing Platform

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Communication Skills

Tools

DoubleClick Studio

Google Web Designer (GWD)

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

A well-established, forward-thinking organisation in the creative and digital space is looking for a Media Operations Manager to join their London team. This role sits at the intersection of technical delivery, creative execution, and campaign operations, supporting the smooth rollout of digital content.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in supporting high-profile digital initiatives, applying your technical know-how across a range of tools and platforms to help deliver seamless, engaging digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior front-end developers on the production team
• Support creative teams in developing and implementing interactive HTML5 advertising using tools like DoubleClick Studio, GWD, Figma, and Photoshop
• Liaise with senior stakeholders across creative and operations, offering technical insight and input on campaign strategy
• Manage QA processes, debugging, and cross-device compatibility
• Troubleshoot ad-serving issues, tags, tracking, and reporting
• Ensure all creatives are developed in line with brand and platform guidelines
• Stay abreast of digital media and ad tech innovations

Experience Required

• Proven background in digital advertising, technical ad ops, or front-end production
• Strong understanding of ad serving, dynamic creative, tagging, and media trafficking
• Hands-on experience with Google Marketing Platform (DV360, DCM/CM360, GAM)
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (basic), and dynamic creative templates
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• Competency in prototyping and asset development using Figma or similar tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator across departments

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working model (office presence in London required)
• 25 days annual leave + 3 personal days + company-wide holiday closure
• Private medical, life insurance, income protection, and pension scheme
• Annual work-from-anywhere and cross-office exchange initiatives
• Dog-friendly office, fresh fruit, cycle scheme, social events, and more