Senior Associate, Media Operations, Ad Operations

Sotalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Additional benefits

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Senior Associate, Ad Operations to manage the technical implementation, tracking and optimisation of digital and traditional advertising campaigns. You will support campaign delivery, ensure accurate tracking and measurement, and contribute to data quality across multiple media channels.

With 3+ years in ad operations or campaign trafficking, you will troubleshoot AdTech platforms, configure pixels, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet client requirements while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ad operations, campaign trafficking or related field.
• Strong understanding of AdTech platforms and tag implementation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading and writing).

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage campaigns across ad servers and media tech to ensure accurate execution.
• Configure tracking pixels and troubleshoot AdTech platforms for reliable measurement.
• Manage campaign data, audience uploads and segmentation for targeting.
• Integrate offline data sources with digital advertising platforms.
• Audit configurations, identify issues and propose improvements.
• Document processes, policies and procedures; ensure privacy compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements.
• Mentor junior staff on implementation, QA and troubleshooting.
• Stay updated on emerging advertising tech and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field

Tools

Tag management systems

Data Management Platform

Ad servers

Pixel configuration

Job description

Senior Associate, Ad Operations – Digital Advertising & AdTech

Salary: $69,620–$86,910 per year

Travel: Less than 5%

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Senior Associate, Ad Operations to manage the technical implementation, tracking and optimisation of digital and traditional advertising campaigns. This role is suited to an experienced ad operations or campaign trafficking professional with strong AdTech troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of digital advertising technologies.

The successful candidate will support campaign delivery, ensure accurate tracking and measurement, maintain data quality and help improve operational processes across multiple media channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage advertising campaigns across ad servers and other media technologies, ensuring accurate creative execution.
• Configure tracking pixels, troubleshoot AdTech platforms and support tag management to enable reliable measurement and attribution.
• Manage campaign data, audience list uploads and segmentation for targeting.
• Integrate offline data sources with digital advertising platforms.
• Audit platform configurations, identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy requirements and relevant regulations.
• Document operational processes, policies and campaign procedures.
• Research emerging advertising technologies and contribute to process improvements.
• Mentor junior team members on campaign implementation, quality assurance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure campaign execution meets stakeholder and client requirements.

Media channels include: Programmatic, Search, SEO, Social, Affiliate, Marketplace, Influencer, Broadcast and Out-of-Home.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in ad operations, campaign trafficking or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of AdTech platforms and advertising tag implementation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and experience with campaign setup, testing and quality assurance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading and writing.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or a related field; experience with tag management systems and data management platforms.

Eligible employees receive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity: The organisation is committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.