Ad Operations Associate

ODK Media; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Daily catered lunches

Fully stocked kitchen

Complimentary streaming access

Company events

Job summary

ODK Media, a media company in Irvine, California, is seeking an Ad Operations Associate to support and optimize advertising campaigns across OTT and CTV platforms. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, advertisers, and external vendors to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in advertising, proficiency in Excel, and a strong understanding of ad serving technologies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in advertising campaigns.
• Global ad operation experience preferred.
• Experience with ad serving platforms.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup).

Responsibilities

• Manage direct/programmatic campaigns.
• Communicate with partners for new ad packages.
• Onboard new DSP/SSP partners.
• Troubleshoot monetization and delivery issues.
• Analyze campaign effectiveness and ad product KPIs.
• Supervise external vendors and platforms.
• Build knowledge of advertising technology.
• Stay updated on digital advertising developments.

Skills

Ad campaign management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Ad serving platforms

GAM

Publica

Job description

Company Overview

ODK Media, Inc. is a media company headquartered in Irvine, California. We provide premium international content through our owned-and-operated streaming platforms, including OnDemandKorea, OnDemandChina, and OnDemandViet.

We also distribute content through global streaming services, cable operators, and movie theaters, serving as a leading Asian media hub for AAPI communities throughout the United States.

Position Overview

The Ad Operations Associate supports the successful execution, optimization, and delivery of advertising campaigns across multiple OTT and CTV platforms. This position works closely with internal teams, advertisers, publishers, demand partners, and external vendors to ensure campaigns are implemented accurately, delivered on schedule, and optimized to meet performance goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage direct/programmatic campaigns; focusing on timely, accurate implementations and delivery
• Communicate with partners for new ad packages, inventories etc.
• Onboarding new DSP/SSP partners
• Lead troubleshooting of monetization and delivery issues such as under pacing, reporting discrepancies, ad architecture, and technical issues
• Analyze direct sold and programmatic campaign effectiveness, ad product KPIs across content types (FAST/Live Channels, VOD) and devices (CTV, mobile, web)
• Supervise external vendors and platforms to ensure all systems are running efficiently
• Build first‑hand knowledge of publisher side advertising technology in order to consult with demand partners on best practices
• Stay up‑to‑date on key developments in the rapidly changing digital advertising ecosystem

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three (1‑3) years of experience inadvertising campaigns
• Global ad operation experience from global SSP or publishers preferred
• Proven experience with ad serving platforms preferred (i.e. GAM, Publica)
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, and formulas)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation

The estimated compensation range for this position is $26.00 to $34.00 per hour.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, education, and business needs.

Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid sick leave and company holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Daily catered lunches featuring a variety of local cuisines
• Fully stocked kitchen with complimentary drinks and snacks
• Complimentary access to select streaming media applications
• Company events, team-building activities, and employee engagement programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

ODK Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

To learn more about ODK Media, Inc., please visit www.odkmedia.net.

The responsibilities and requirements described above are intended to provide a general overview of the position. They are not intended to represent a complete or exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. ODK Media, Inc. reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs require.