Own end-to-end digital ad campaign ops at Front Office Sports — trafficking, QA, pacing, reporting. Needs 4-5+ years in ad ops and hands-on Google Ad Manager experience. NYC-based media startup, no salary listed.
About the Role
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
Required Skills
Problem Solving
Communication
Project Management
Nice to Have
Google Analytics
Strategic Thinking
Data Pipelines
