Description
TCN is seeking an Ad Operations Manager to lead on the campaign execution within our advertising sales process. The Ad Operations Manager leads the day-to-day implementation of all audio and video campaigns at TCN and monitors campaigns through completion. This role works across several platforms and functions, including host-read podcast ad execution, podcast direct and programmatic delivery, as well as direct and programmatic video ad serving. The Ad Operations Manager will also be integral in maintaining client campaign performance reports as well as tracking episode data and overall inventory performance. This role is essential to maintaining a high-degree of client satisfaction, and requires someone with a strong sense of responsibility, organization, and attention to detail.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work with the sales team to kick off client campaigns seamlessly.
- Coordinate ads/ad copy with sponsors and production teams.
- Use platforms like Megaphone (podcast) and Google Ad Manager (video) to set up and deliver campaigns accurately and to client specifications.
- Track campaigns from start to finish, making decisions on delivery and bringing delivery issues to sales, if needed.
- Support client retention and satisfaction by maintaining reports and communicating effectively about their campaign performance.
- Maintain episode performance reports and overall company inventory reports for sales and management teams.
- Maintain programmatic audio and video partnerships and use the platforms to optimally place programmatic advertising in available slots.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience; previous experience in podcast industry ad operations or sales required.
- Highly organized with an exceptional ability to manage internal processes with meticulous attention to detail and highly dependable follow-through. Strong communication skills.
- Desire and ability to work in fast-paced, growing, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong judgment and ability to manage a wide range of information and data.
- Proficient in Megaphone, Google Ad Manager and Google Suite are a plus.
