Director, Digital Ad Operations

RadioJobs; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off

Parental leave time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Cumulus Media is seeking a Director of Digital Ad Operations to lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of advertising operations for the Cumulus Podcast Network. This fully remote (US-based) role reports to the VP, Digital Ad Operations and oversees cross‑functional teams across podcasts, streaming audio, websites, and emerging digital products.

The position requires 8+ years in Digital Ad Operations and 5+ years of leadership, with expertise in ad tech platforms and monetization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years in Digital Ad Operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of digital ad ecosystems and platforms.
• Experience with Adswizz, Triton Digital, Megaphone, Magellan.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for Digital Ad Operations.
• Lead managers and senior team members across the organization.
• Set department goals and KPIs aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee campaign planning, trafficking, optimization, and measurement.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with Sales and Digital Leadership to grow revenue.
• Maintain relationships with ad technology and measurement platform partners.
• Lead platform migrations and major ad tech initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Content, Revenue Ops, and Sales.
• Serve as senior escalation point for client challenges.
• Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Ad tech partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Adswizz

Triton Digital

Megaphone

Magellan

Job description

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainmentprogramming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network;and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reachthrough broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live eventexperiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | (Atlanta) has an immediate, fully remote (US-based) opening for a full-time Director, Digital Ad Operations. This Director is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of digital advertising operations across podcasts, streaming audio, websites, and emerging digital products for the Cumulus Podcast Network; and oversees account management and ad operations team members, establishes operational standards, drives technology innovation, and ensures scalable processes that support revenue growth and exceptional client outcomes. This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Ad Operations.

What Success Looks Like

• Operational teams consistently meet or exceed campaign performance goals.
• Processes scale efficiently across all markets and digital products.
• Technology and automation initiatives improve revenue and efficiency.
• Sales and executive leadership view Ad Operations as a strategic partner.
• Advertisers receive a best-in-class customer experience.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Digital Ad Operations for the Cumulus Podcast Network. Lead, mentor, and develop managers and senior team members across the organization.
• Establish department goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee campaign planning, trafficking, optimization, measurement, and fulfillment processes.
• Drive process automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with Sales & other Digital Leadership to support digital revenue growth.
• Own strategic relationships with ad technology, streaming, podcast, and measurement platform partners.
• Lead platform migrations, integrations, and major ad tech initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Content, Revenue Operations, and Sales teams.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for critical operational and client challenges.
• Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Digital Ad Operations or related digital media functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing leaders.
• Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystems, ad serving technologies, streaming audio, podcast monetization, web publishing, and mobile applications.
• Experience with Adswizz, Triton Digital, Megaphone, Magellan and related platforms.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and change management skills.

Pay Range

USD $76,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).