Senior Ad Operations Specialist

Company Overview

Newsweek is a global media organization with over 90 years of experience in earning audience trust. We reach 100 million people monthly across a dozen print and digital platforms, delivering thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Position Overview

Newsweek is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and detail-oriented Senior Ad Operations Specialist to enhance the execution and performance of our digital advertising campaigns. This pivotal role is crucial for our revenue growth and client success. You will be responsible for campaign delivery across display, video, and programmatic channels, actively contributing to campaign quality, pacing, and yield. As we scale, we need a critical thinker who anticipates issues and drives solutions to improve outcomes for our advertisers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management:
  • Own end-to-end campaign trafficking, QA, and launch in Google Ad Manager (GAM) and SSPs.
  • Perform structured QA to ensure flawless setup and minimize errors.
  • Monitor campaign delivery daily, proactively identifying and resolving pacing or performance issues.
• Optimization & Analysis:
  • Analyze campaign and revenue data to surface optimization opportunities and inform seller/client recommendations.
  • Maintain brand safety, viewability, and user experience standards, applying targeting best practices and creative QA.
• Collaboration & Support:
  • Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Media Planning, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution and cross-functional alignment.
  • Support campaign wrap reporting, forecasting inputs, and best-practice documentation.
  • Work with third-party tools (e.g., IAS, DoubleVerify, Bombora) to ensure proper measurement, targeting, and compliance.
• Process Improvement:
  • Contribute to the refinement of AdOps processes and tooling to drive efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• (Optional/Future) Provide mentorship to junior ad ops team members as part of our team development strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of publisher-side ad operations experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep working knowledge of Google Ad Manager, SSPs, and trafficking logic.
  • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Looker, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with basic HTML, JavaScript, and browser debugging tools (e.g., DevTools).
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:
  • Strong QA mindset with a demonstrated ability to spot and fix issues before they go live.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate performance data into insights.
  • Highly organized, accountable, and proactive in identifying risks and resolving blockers.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Bonus:
  • Experience with programmatic media, PMP packaging, or yield optimization initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

• Campaigns launch on time, without errors, and pace smoothly throughout their flight.
• AdOps processes are consistent, efficient, and continuously improving.
• Team and cross-functional partners view you as a trusted, proactive problem-solver.
• You contribute to stronger campaign performance, improved client satisfaction, and revenue impact.

Salary

• $75,000/ year commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace.