Director, Network Ad Operations

Red Seat Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Red Seat Ventures in New York is seeking a strategic Director, Network Ad Operations to lead the execution and optimization of our direct-sold audio advertising network, from campaign setup through inventory management to revenue delivery.

You will oversee end-to-end ad ops, manage a high-performing team, collaborate across Sales and Client Services to ensure excellent advertiser experiences, and drive scalable processes to support rapid product launches.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in digital advertising operations, including podcasting, digital audio, or streaming audio.
• 5+ years in people management or direct team leadership.
• Experience with campaign trafficking, pacing, and advertiser fulfillment.
• Familiarity with podcast ad serving and measurement platforms.
• Ability to design scalable operational processes in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Network Ad Operations team responsible for direct-sold audio campaigns.
• Build a culture of operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Refine the organizational structure to support growth and higher volume.
• Own end-to-end ad ops lifecycle of all direct-sold network audio campaigns.
• Oversee campaign setup, trafficking, tracking, QA, launches, pacing, optimization, and reporting.
• Ensure campaigns deliver on schedule and meet contractual obligations, identifying delivery risks.
• Lead makegood/bonus planning and execution when necessary.
• Create documentation and operational playbooks to support growth.
• Partner with Sales and Client Services to ensure advertiser satisfaction.
• Prepare the team to support new product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Advertising operations

Team management

Campaign trafficking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Podcast ad serving platforms

Measurement platforms

Campaign management systems

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Red Seat Ventures partners with the world's top creators across multiple genres to grow and monetize their content — through advertising, subscription, live events, and beyond. We take a multiplatform approach spanning podcasting, video, FAST, and more, backed by our own proprietary tech stack including Supercast (subscription) and Speakeasy (hosting, distribution, and monetization).

Named after Ted Williams' longest home run at Fenway Park, RSV was built with a simple mandate: swing for the fences. Today, we're the fastest-growing creator network, backed by Tubi Media Group and Fox Corporation. We are seeking a strategic and operationally driven Director, Network Ad Operations to lead the execution and optimization of our direct-sold audio advertising network, from campaign execution and inventory management to revenue delivery, and cross-functional coordination.

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and operationally driven Director, Network Ad Operations to lead the execution and optimization of our direct-sold audio advertising network, from campaign execution and inventory management to revenue delivery, and cross-functional coordination.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the Network Ad Operations team responsible for the execution of all direct-sold audio advertising campaigns.
• Build upon a culture of operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Refine the organizational structure as needed to support future growth and increasing campaign volume.
• Own the end-to-end ad ops lifecycle of all direct sold network audio campaigns.
• Oversee campaign setup, trafficking, tracking, QA, launches, pacing, optimization, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Ensure campaigns deliver accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with contractual obligations, proactively identifying and resolving delivery risks.
• Lead makegood/bonus planning and execution, when necessary.
• Create documentation and operational playbooks that support continued business growth.
• Partner with Sales and Client Services to ensure exceptional advertiser experiences.
• Ensure the Network Ad Ops team is prepared to support new product launches.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Required

• 8+ years of experience in digital advertising operations within podcasting, digital audio, or streaming audio
• 5+ years of experience managing a team
• Understanding of network sales and ad operations and experience with campaign trafficking, pacing, optimization, advertiser fulfillment, etc.
• Familiarity with podcast ad serving and measurement platforms.
• Experience developing scalable operational processes in a high-growth environment.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people skills.

#RSV

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $128,000.00-150,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.