Advertising Ops Manager - Lead Large-Scale Campaigns Onsite

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Starbucks College Achievement Plan

Job summary

Starbucks seeks a Manager, Advertising Operations, to lead production across campaigns from concept to delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams including agencies and internal partners, ensuring brand integrity and timely execution.

The role is based at Starbucks’ Support Center in Seattle, with travel as needed. A strong track record in production workflows and on-set leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in advertising production, project management, or integrated campaigns.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale productions and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor negotiations.
• Deep understanding of production workflows and media delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production for campaigns including film, paid social, audio, OOH, photography, and digital assets.
• Partner with creative, marketing, and agency teams to realize campaign concepts.
• Manage production budgets and ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Serve as on-set lead ensuring smooth execution and troubleshooting.
• Establish and uphold production best practices compliant with brand and legal guidelines.
• Mentor junior production team members.
• Coordinate talent casting, approvals, and on-site leadership with field leadership.
• Integrate retail operations and store environments into productions while preserving brand integrity.
• Lead partner talent casting processes and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Advertising production

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Talent casting

Job description

Starbucks seeks a Manager, Advertising Operations, to lead production across campaigns from concept to delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams including agencies and internal partners, ensuring brand integrity and timely execution.

The role is based at Starbucks’ Support Center in Seattle, with travel as needed. A strong track record in production workflows and on-set leadership is essential for success.