Ad Operations - Associate Director

Role: Ad Operations- Associate Director
Location: Remote (CST), preference for New Orleans, LA
Rate: Up to $60/hr | Temp-to-Hire converting to up to $120k

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Clutch is looking for an Ad Operations Associate Director with media agency experience for our client.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead a team of ad operations specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to optimize their performance.
• Manage the entire campaign lifecycle, from initial planning and trafficking to optimization and reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate campaign setup, launch, and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems efficiently.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics, identify optimization opportunities, and implement strategies to maximize ROI and achieve campaign objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ad tech vendors and partners.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and platforms.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in digital advertising operations within a media agency setting.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in ad servers, DSPs, and analytics tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with programmatic advertising and data-driven optimization.

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