Ad Operations Specialist

KORTX; Berkley (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental on day 1

Open Vacation Policy

Discretionary bonus

401k with employer match

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

KORTX is seeking an Ad Operations Specialist to own end‑to‑end campaign management on The Trade Desk, including setup, trafficking, optimization, and reporting. The role involves managing campaigns across display, video, CTV, audio, and native from our Berkley, MI office.

You will develop audience targeting strategies, monitor daily KPIs, and collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and Strategy teams to deliver client results. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on programmatic experience managing campaigns, with at least 1 year working directly in The Trade Desk as a primary platform.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end campaign management on The Trade Desk — setup, trafficking, optimization, and reporting.
• Manage and optimize campaigns across display, video, CTV, audio, and native.
• Develop and execute audience targeting strategies using first and third‑party data.
• Monitor pacing, performance, and delivery daily and make real‑time adjustments to hit KPIs.
• Partner with Strategy and Account teams to translate client goals into programmatic execution plans.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Campaign multitasking

Tools

The Trade Desk

Job description

About KORTX

KORTX is a modern media agency specializing in integrated advertising solutions for brands, agencies, and franchise organizations. We blend programmatic media, creative strategy, and advanced analytics to drive measurable results.

Rooted in the resilience and creativity of Detroit, our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and accountability to drive transformative results for our clients. Every member of our team contributes to our shared success, bringing unique perspectives and skillsets to the table.

About the Role

We are looking for an Ad Operations Specialist who lives and breathes The Trade Desk. This is a hands‑on execution role for someone who takes pride in running programmatic campaigns.

You will be responsible for managing a portion of our programmatic portfolio and will work closely with our Sales, Account Management and Strategy teams to deliver results for clients. Our office is located in Berkley, MI, local candidates preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end campaign management on The Trade Desk — setup, trafficking, optimization, and reporting
• Manage and optimize campaigns across display, video, CTV, audio, and native
• Develop and execute audience targeting strategies using first and third‑party data
• Monitor pacing, performance, and delivery daily and make real‑time adjustments to hit KPIs
• Partner with Strategy and Account teams to translate client goals into programmatic execution plans

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands‑on programmatic experience managing campaigns, with at least 1 year working directly in The Trade Desk as a primary platform
• Understanding of TTD features including audience segmentation, bid optimization, deal management, and reporting
• Strong analytical mindset — comfortable in data and able to turn numbers into decisions
• Familiarity with technical aspects of the digital advertising ecosystem: creatives, website tagging, ad serving and trafficking, identity and targeting, and measurement and verification
• Familiar with martech platforms and integrations (DV, IAS, CM360, Liveramp, Dstillery, AppsFlyer, Foursquare, etc)
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously without dropping the ball
• Clear communicator who can translate technical details for non‑technical stakeholders
• Self‑starter who does not need to be managed closely to deliver excellent work
• The Trade Desk certification strongly preferred

Why KORTX

• Collaborative, supportive, and growth‑focused culture.
• Opportunity to work with innovative brands and cutting‑edge digital marketing technology.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package:
  • This position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 – $85,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Medical, Vision and Dental on day 1 for you and your family
  • Open Vacation Policy
  • Opportunity for discretionary bonus
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity programs
  • Safe Harbor 401k plan with employer match
  • Wellness and cell phone stipend
  • Birthday gift card and employee tenure bonus
• Hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility and balance, offering the option to work from home or from our modern office in Berkley, MI.

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