Director, Digital Ad Operations

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Cumulus Media | (Atlanta) has an immediate, fully remote (US-based) opening for a full-time Director, Digital Ad Operations. This Director is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of digital advertising operations across podcasts, streaming audio, websites, and emerging digital products for the Cumulus Podcast Network; and oversees account management and ad operations team members, establishes operational standards, drives technology innovation, and ensures scalable processes that support revenue growth and exceptional client outcomes. This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Ad Operations.

What Success Looks Like:

• Operational teams consistently meet or exceed campaign performance goals.
• Processes scale efficiently across all markets and digital products.
• Technology and automation initiatives improve revenue and efficiency.
• Sales and executive leadership view Ad Operations as a strategic partner.
• Advertisers receive a best-in-class customer experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Digital Ad Operations for the Cumulus Podcast Network. Lead, mentor, and develop managers and senior team members across the organization.
• Establish department goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee campaign planning, trafficking, optimization, measurement, and fulfillment processes.
• Drive process automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with Sales & other Digital Leadership to support digital revenue growth.
• Own strategic relationships with ad technology, streaming, podcast, and measurement platform partners.
• Lead platform migrations, integrations, and major ad tech initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Content, Revenue Operations, and Sales teams.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for critical operational and client challenges.
• Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Digital Ad Operations or related digital media functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing leaders.
• Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystems, ad serving technologies, streaming audio, podcast monetization, web publishing, and mobile applications.
• Experience with Adswizz, Triton Digital, Megaphone, Magellan and related platforms.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and change management skills. 

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).