Ad Ops Manager - Los Angeles, CA

JustWatch; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Remote-first with travel

Office in Los Angeles

Job summary

JustWatch seeks a meticulous Ad Ops Manager in Los Angeles to own campaign setup, tracking, and reporting for major-entertainment clients. You will collaborate with media buying, analytics, and client services to troubleshoot issues, run A/B tests, and deliver actionable insights.

This is a remote-first role with travel to client meetings; the LA office supports collaboration, and the position offers growth within a fast-paced, data-driven environment focused on performance in entertainment

Qualifications

• 2+ years in digital ad operations or paid online marketing.
• Ad tech proficiency with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Tag Managers.
• DV360 and Campaign Manager 360 experience is a strong plus.
• Strong troubleshooting of tracking or tag failures and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Setup & QA: set up, monitor, and optimise campaigns across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and programmatic.
• Tracking & Ad Tech: manage tracking pixels, conversions, and troubleshoot issues.
• Reporting & Client Insights: create post-buy recaps and data-driven reports.
• Testing & Optimisation: run A/B tests and audience segmentation strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with BI, sales, and agencies for flawless execution.
• Market & Audience Research: analyze potential titles and audience signals.

Skills

Ad operations

Data-driven

Excel/Sheets

Communication

Self-starter

Entertainment industry knowledge

Remote-first collaboration

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Google Analytics

Tag Manager

DV360

Campaign Manager 360

Job description

Who we are

JustWatch delivers data-driven digital marketing for the global entertainment business. We run full-funnel campaigns for the biggest movie studios, streamers, sports leagues, and gaming publishers, reaching millions of fans across more than 140 countries.

We also own the world’s largest streaming guide, giving us unmatched audience data and insight. With a team of more than 200 across Berlin, Los Angeles, and remote locations, we’re profitable, growing fast, and focused on performance.

Who we need

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Ad Ops Manager to join our team in Los Angeles. You will be the technical and operational backbone of our media campaigns, ensuring seamless campaign setups, flawless ad tracking, accurate reporting, and smooth communication with top tier entertainment clients.

You bridge the gap between media buying, analytics, and client servicing. You love solving technical delivery or tracking issues, setting up pixels, running A/B tests, and delivering insights that bring real value to major movie studios and streaming services.

At JustWatch, we value big thinkers and self-starters. Our fast-paced environment offers endless growth opportunities, with new projects and responsibilities arriving regularly. If you thrive on performance and progress, we guarantee the space and support to achieve your ambitions and personal goals.

What you will be doing

• Campaign Setup & QA: Independently set up, monitor, and optimise digital media campaigns across YouTube, Meta (Facebook / Instagram), TikTok, and programmatic platforms for major movies, series, and entertainment titles.
• Tracking & Ad Tech: Manage ad tracking, pixel implementations, conversion setup, and troubleshoot tracking or creative disapproval issues swiftly.
• Reporting & Client Insights: Create comprehensive proposals, post-buy recaps, and data-driven campaign reports that deliver actionable insights to streaming providers, film studios, and media agencies.
• Testing & Optimisation: Develop and execute A/B tests, audience segmentations, and creative testing strategies to continually push campaign performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with campaign managers, BI, sales, and external agency partners to ensure flawless campaign execution and seamless data flow.
• Market & Audience Research: Conduct market research and audience sentiment analyses to help evaluate title potential ahead of release dates.

What we need from you

• 2+ years of professional experience in digital ad operations or paid online marketing.
• Ad Tech Proficiency: Solid experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Tag Managers, and tracking pixels. DV360 and Google Campaign Manager 360 experience is a strong plus.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of ad server mechanics, conversion tracking, attribution models, and troubleshooting creative or tag failures.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Practical experience running A/B tests, analysing campaign delivery data, and working confidently in Excel / Google Sheets.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear client insights.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with or strong passion for the entertainment industry (film, streaming, TV, gaming, or sports) is a big plus.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment across time zones

When not to join

• This is a hands-on execution role
• If you haven’t personally launched and optimized campaigns inside Meta or DV360, it’s not the right fit
• We live in data , love performance , and hire doers

What we offer you

• An open-minded and international team that loves to collaborate to reach our goals.
• Medical , dental , and vision insurance ,401(k), short-term and long-term disability , and life insurance
• We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things
• We prioritize meaningful work over perks and believe that true fulfilment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact
• We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation
• We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals , and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so
• This opportunity is remote-first with travel to client meetings, with the primary office location in the Los Angeles area (Note: there may be weekly to monthly meetings in person, but aiming always to be remote first)

$60,000 - $75,000 a year

The stated salary range of USD 80,000 - 100,000 reflects the base salary including commission and complies with the California Transparency Law. Final pay depends on qualifications and equity considerations.

Media is important to us, and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If we caught your attention and you’re eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

• A company culture that really works
• Audience as a Service
• JustWatch Media
• Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

If you were paying attention, get ahead of all applicants by listing two things you took away from the links above.