Ad Operations Manager at Modal

New York, New York, United States

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$160,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Technology, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

  • 3–5 years in media planning, ad operations, or digital advertising, ideally in gaming, tech, or agency environments
  • Strong understanding of modern ad tech — especially Prebid, Google Ad Manager (GAM), and programmatic ecosystems
  • Hands-on experience trafficking and optimizing campaigns across multiple platforms
  • Demonstrated creative sensibility — able to brainstorm and build compelling campaign concepts with brands
  • Experience working directly with clients and managing relationships from kickoff to wrap-up
  • Analytical mindset — highly skilled at pulling data from disparate sources, building reports, and finding stories in the numbers
  • A proactive, “figure it out” attitude — eager to roll up your sleeves and grow with a fast-moving team

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Planning & Strategy: Design and plan multi-channel media campaigns that resonate with gaming audiences, including bespoke activations and creative integrations
  • Ad Ops & Execution: Traffic, QA, and manage campaigns end-to-end across platforms like Prebid, GAM, and major SSP/DSP partners
  • Creative Collaboration: Partner with design and product teams to shape innovative ad experiences, including custom creatives, rewarded experiences, and branded content
  • Account Management: Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and agencies — own campaign communication, pacing, performance updates, and post-mortems
  • Data Analysis: Pull, parse, and analyze data from various ad tech and analytics platforms. Translate insights into actionable recommendations to improve performance and deliver value
  • Optimization & Innovation: Constantly test, learn, and iterate on campaign strategies, ad formats, targeting tactics, and creative approaches to push results forward

Skills

media planning
ad operations
campaign strategy
Prebid
GAM
SSP
DSP
data analysis
QA
optimization
account management

Modal

Employee training and skill development platform

About Modal

Modal Learning focuses on improving employee performance through skill development for businesses. Their main product, the Modal Mastery Platform, uses active learning techniques, including live cohort sessions, labs, and one-on-one coaching, to help employees engage with the material effectively. Unlike competitors, Modal Learning offers a subscription model that provides structured eight-week training programs, aligning skill development with organizational goals. The company's goal is to empower employees and help organizations retain talent by providing clear career development paths.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$30.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established players and emerging startups could dilute Modal's market share.
Focus on data and AI may limit appeal to companies seeking broader skill development.
Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on employee training, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Modal offers personalized technical skills training with on-demand coaching.
The platform uses cohort-based learning to enhance engagement and retention.
Modal's strategic skills planning aligns training with business goals.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning experiences boosts Modal's market potential.
Growing emphasis on data and AI skills aligns with Modal's course offerings.
Subscription model provides steady revenue and predictable growth for Modal.

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