Manger, Ad Operations

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policy

Employer-sponsored health benefits

Professional development stipend

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities at a startup

Job summary

Front Office Sports is seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Ad Operations Manager to lead the execution, optimization, and delivery of digital media campaigns across our growing site.

As a key member of the revenue operations team, this role will own the end-to-end campaign lifecycle from trafficking and QA to pacing, optimization, and reporting—ensuring flawless execution and strong performance for our brand partners.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of experience in digital ad operations, trafficking, or campaign management.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ad servers such as Google Ad Manager (GAM).
• Strong understanding of digital media metrics (CTR, viewability, pacing, delivery, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the trafficking, setup, and QA of all digital campaigns across platforms (website, newsletters, video).
• Monitor campaign pacing and delivery, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Optimize campaigns to meet or exceed delivery goals and KPIs.

Skills

Digital ad operations

Campaign management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Google Ad Manager (GAM)

Boostr

CRM tools

Job description

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: Revenue Operations

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Front Office Sports is seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Ad Operations Manager to lead the execution, optimization, and delivery of digital media campaigns across our growing site.

As a key member of the revenue operations team, this role will own the end-to-end campaign lifecycle from trafficking and QA to pacing, optimization, and reporting—ensuring flawless execution and strong performance for our brand partners.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly analytical, and is passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Execution & Delivery

• Own the trafficking, setup, and QA of all digital campaigns across platforms (e.g., website, newsletters, video).
• Monitor campaign pacing and delivery, proactively identifying and resolving any issues.
• Optimize campaigns to ensure delivery goals and performance KPIs are met or exceeded.

Inventory & Yield Management

• Partner with Account Management to manage inventory availability and allocation.
• Flag risks to delivery early and provide actionable solutions.

Reporting

• Track and analyze campaign performance, delivering actionable insights and post-campaign recaps.
• Support the development and delivery of client-facing reports in partnership with Account Management while ensuring data accuracy and consistency across reporting systems and dashboards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Account Management to ensure seamless campaign execution and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Product on ad tech enhancements and troubleshooting.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and refine trafficking processes, QA checklists, and best practices to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve systems (e.g., Google Ad Manager, CRM tools).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 4-5+ years of experience in digital ad operations, trafficking, or campaign management.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ad servers such as Google Ad Manager (GAM).
• Strong understanding of digital media metrics (CTR, viewability, pacing, delivery, etc.).
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Basic understanding of programmatic advertising, including private marketplace (PMP) and programmatic guaranteed (PG) deals.
• Experience with tools such as Boostr or similar CRM/reporting platforms is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
• Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup