Ad Ops / Digital Campaign Manager (contract) [83835]

Onward Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

eLearning & Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a retail Ad Ops / Digital Campaign Manager to support a temp team in the NYC/NJ hybrid area. You will handle a data-driven advertising platform for retail clients and collaborate with internal teams.

The role is a 4-6 month contract with regular day hours. Pay is $50-$55 per hour, weekly pay, benefits eligible.

Experience in DSPs and DMPs, media planning, performance metrics, and client-facing communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing ad ops and digital media campaigns including paid search, programmatic display, and social media advertising with experience in DSPs and DMPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of managed and self-service advertising campaigns, providing strategic guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Serve as an internal expert on media planning, audience targeting, and platform activation across digital media types.
• Participate in client and agency calls, providing insights and recommendations on media tactics and campaign stewardship.
• Manage the implementation and optimization of campaigns, ensuring adherence to best practices and internal standards.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics, deliver insights, and recommend optimizations to maximize results and revenue growth.

Skills

Media planning

Campaign management

Client communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising/Marketing

Tools

DSPs

DMPs

Job description

We’re seeking a retail Ad Ops / Digital Campaign Manager to support a temp team. You will be handling a data-driven advertising platform based in the retail industry and working with select clients that advertise on this platform. This role is based in the NYC / NJ area and is hybrid, with the contract expected to last around 4 to 6 months.

Type: Contract, Hybrid NYC area

Schedule: Regular day hours

Duration: 4 to 6 months

Pay: $50 - $55/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible

Ad Ops / Digital Campaign Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and execution of both managed and self-service advertising campaigns, providing strategic guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Serve as an internal expert on media planning, audience targeting, and platform activation across a variety of digital media types.
• Participate in client and agency calls, providing insights and recommendations on media tactics and campaign stewardship.
• Manage the implementation and optimization of campaigns, ensuring adherence to best practices and internal standards.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics, deliver insights, and recommend optimizations to maximize results and revenue growth.

Ad Ops / Digital Campaign Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing ad ops and digital media campaigns including paid search, programmatic display, and social media advertising with experience in DSPs and DMPs.
• Strong understanding of key media metrics such as CPM, ROAS, CPC, CTR, and customer acquisition data.
• Proven client-facing experience with the ability to identify risks and develop effective solutions proactively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong project management capabilities.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.