Ad Operations Manager

Haymarket Media US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plans

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Employee referrals

Training programs

Work from Anywhere

Creative workplace

Job summary

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking an Ad Operations Manager to join the Ad Operations team in New York City on a hybrid schedule—three days in the office depending on business needs.

The role supports digital ad campaigns across website and newsletters, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure timely and accurate execution and client satisfaction. The position requires 3+ years in digital ad operations, mastery of Google Ad Manager and LiveIntent, and familiarity with DSP/SSP platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of digital ad operations experience.
• Advanced mastery of Google Ad Manager and LiveIntent; familiarity with DSP/SSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, Nexxen).
• Strong understanding of programmatic landscape incl. header bidding, UID2/LiveRamp, GDPR/CCPA privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Book, traffic, and QA all ad campaigns and creative assets across Google Ad Manager, LiveIntent, and DSP platforms.
• Monitor campaign performance daily using tools like STAQ for pacing, discrepancies, viewability, NHT, and brand safety.
• Act as technical escalation point for complex troubleshooting; mentor junior team members.
• Deliver performance reporting and insights to cross-functional stakeholders to drive optimization.
• Identify ad tech inefficiencies and lead workflow projects to improve delivery and QA processes.

Skills

Digital ad operations

Campaign optimization

Data analysis

Excel/Google Sheets

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Tools

Google Ad Manager

LiveIntent

The Trade Desk

Nexxen

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking an Ad Operations Manager to join the Ad Operations team (there are two openings on the team). This position is located in our New York City office on a hybrid work schedule; three (3) days in office depending on business needs.

Job Overview

The Ad Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting Haymarket Media's digital advertising business. This role is responsible for trafficking and monitoring ad campaigns across website and newsletter inventory. Reporting to the Senior Ad Operations Director, the role will collaborate closely with Client Success, Marketing, and Email Ops to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution that meets or exceeds client expectations. Please note this role will not have direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Book, traffic, and QA all ad campaigns and creative assets across Google Ad Manager, LiveIntent, and DSP platforms to ensure technical compliance.
• Monitor campaign performance daily using tools like STAQ to track pacing, discrepancies, viewability, NHT, and brand safety.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex troubleshooting while providing daily mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Deliver performance reporting and insights to cross-functional stakeholders (Client Success, Sales, Marketing, Email Ops, and Editorial) to drive campaign optimization.
• Identify ad tech stack inefficiencies and lead workflow projects to improve overall delivery and QA processes.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of digital ad operations experience, preferably within a publisher, media agency, or programmatic environment.
• Advanced mastery of Google Ad Manager and LiveIntent; deep familiarity with DSP/SSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, Nexxen).
• Strong understanding of the programmatic landscape, including header bidding, identity solutions (UID2, LiveRamp), and privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA).
• Interest in people leadership, with a strong desire to transition into a management role as the team scales.
• Proactive problem-solver with exceptional troubleshooting skills and a strong sense of ownership.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and analyze data using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package
• The salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
• Life insurance
• Employee referral awards
• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
• A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment
• Three Week "Work from Anywhere" benefit, to ensure work life balance

About Haymarket

Haymarket Media, Inc. is an award-winning specialist content and information company. With more than 30 market-leading media brands, Haymarket offers unmatched expertise and insight through balanced, relevant, original content across a spectrum of media channels. Haymarket is home to highly regarded health care professional brands such as The Clinical Advisor, Dermatology Advisor, and MPR (Medical Professionals Reference) among a portfolio of HCP-focused, specialty-specific websites, as well as the esteemed business media titles including PRWeek, MM+M (Medical Marketing and Media), Campaign and McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

Haymarket Media, Inc. is the US division of Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket Media Group is a privately-owned media, data and information company, shaping a better future with remarkable content for specialist audiences across the world. The company has 1,300 employees across offices in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Germany and the Netherlands. Haymarket's portfolio consists of more than 70 market-leading brands including Campaign, Third Sector, What Car?, MyCME and Asian Investor. Through live, digital, print, education, data, tech services, video and audio, Haymarket's brands inspire, inform and empower clients and communities internationally. As a Certified B Corporation, we're proud to be part of a community of companies working together for change, and taking part in collective action to advocate for a shared goal of a global economy that benefits people and the planet.

An equal opportunity employer, Haymarket Media does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected category recognized by state, federal, or local laws.