Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of publisher-side ad operations experience., Deep knowledge of Google Ad Manager, SSPs, and trafficking logic., Strong QA skills to identify and resolve issues before campaigns go live., Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, with experience in analytics tools like Looker or Tableau a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end campaign trafficking, QA, and launch in ad platforms.

Monitor and optimize campaign performance and pacing daily.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless campaign execution.

Support reporting, forecasting, and process improvements for ad operations.

Job description

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Newsweek is looking for a seasoned, strategic, and detail-oriented Senior Ad Operations Specialist to help elevate the execution and performance of our digital advertising campaigns. This role is key to our revenue growth and client success – responsible for campaign delivery across display, video, and programmatic channels, and actively contributing to campaign quality, pacing, and yield. As we scale, we need someone who doesn’t just execute, but thinks critically, anticipates issues, and drives solutions that improve outcomes for our advertisers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

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, identifying and resolving pacing or performance issues proactively
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
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
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

3+ years of publisher-side ad operations experience
Deep working knowledge of Google Ad Manager, SSPs, and trafficking logic
Strong QA mindset with demonstrated ability to spot and fix issues before they go live
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Looker, Tableau, or similar tools a plus
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate performance data into insights
Familiarity with basic HTML, JavaScript, and browser debugging tools (e.g., DevTools)
Strong communication and collaborative skills across technical and non-technical teams
Highly organized, accountable, and proactive in identifying risks and resolving blockers
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 see you as a trusted, proactive problem-solver
You help drive stronger campaign performance, improved client satisfaction, and revenue impact

Salary: $75,000/ year commensurate with experience

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

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