Temporary Campaign Manager

HEARST MAGAZINE MEDIA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Temporary Campaign Manager to power digital ad campaigns, guiding trafficking, QA, and reporting to ensure successful launches and measurable results across Hearst properties.

You will collaborate with Account Management, leverage Google Ad Manager and other platforms, and drive optimization while delivering client-facing insights and maintaining billing accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience managing end-to-end digital advertising campaigns.
• Experience supporting campaign management, pacing, performance optimization, and client reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Management to implement, traffic, and optimize digital campaigns across Hearst Magazines properties.
• Manage end-to-end trafficking in Google Ad Manager, LiveIntent, and other platforms; ensure on-time launches.
• QA campaign assets, third-party tags, and setup for flawless execution; review deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with offshore support to communicate trafficking needs and review deliverables.
• Monitor pacing and performance against KPIs; identify optimization opportunities and troubleshoot issues.
• Own campaign reporting; deliver internal and client-facing performance insights and top elements.
• Support billing by reconciling delivery and resolving disputes; ensure accuracy.
• Serve as ad operations resource for Sales teams with knowledge of ad tech and integrations.

Skills

Campaign trafficking

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Learning new platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Ad Manager

Flashtalking

Innovid

VAST video

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

SQL

Job description

Be Part of What's Next

Help power the campaigns behind some of the world's most recognizable media brands. As a Temporary Campaign Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring digital advertising campaigns launch successfully, perform effectively, and deliver measurable results for our clients through precision, collaboration, and technical expertise.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest lifestyle publishers, with a portfolio of more than 30 brands that inspire, inform, and entertain audiences across print, digital, video, social, and emerging platforms. Our iconic brands reach millions of consumers each month, delivering premium content and innovative advertising solutions while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees can do their best work.

Key Responsibilities (What You're Doing)

• Partner with the Account Management team to successfully implement, traffic, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across Hearst Magazines properties.
• Manage end-to-end campaign trafficking in Google Ad Manager, LiveIntent, and other advertising platforms, ensuring campaigns launch accurately and on schedule.
• Collect campaign assets, thoroughly QA third-party tags and creative, and validate campaign setup to ensure flawless execution.
• Collaborate closely with our offshore support team by communicating trafficking requests, campaign launch requirements, and reviewing deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Monitor campaign pacing and performance against client KPIs, identify optimization opportunities, and proactively troubleshoot trafficking or reporting issues to maximize campaign success.
• Own campaign reporting by delivering internal and client-facing performance reports, highlighting insights, recommendations, and top-performing campaign elements.
• Support billing operations by reconciling monthly campaign delivery, partnering with Account Management to resolve billing disputes, and ensuring billing accuracy.
• Serve as a trusted ad operations resource for Sales and Sales Support teams while maintaining expertise in industry standards, ad technology, and third-party system integrations.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 1+ years of experience (or equivalent experience) managing end-to-end digital advertising campaigns, including trafficking, optimization, and reporting.
• Experience supporting campaign management, pacing, performance optimization, and client reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to quickly learn new platforms, technologies, and advertising workflows.
• Experience with third-party ad servers such as Google Campaign Manager, Flashtalking, Innovid, or VAST video is a plus.
• Experience with Google Ad Manager is preferred.
• Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or SQL is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 4 days in office.

The hourly rate for this role is $33.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.