Senior Ad Operations Specialist – Programmatic Buying

Madhive

Senior Ad Operations Specialist managing digital media campaigns for local advertisers. Ensuring successful execution and optimization across multiple platforms with cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $52,200 - $75,600 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

digital ad operationsmedia buyingcampaign managementad serving platformsDSPstracking systemsdata analysisQA processesoptimization recommendationsworkflow improvement

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailorganizational disciplinewritten communicationverbal communicationteam collaborationself-starterownership of resultscontinuous learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Business

Industry Keywords

digital advertisingprogrammatic advertisingcampaign executionclient satisfactiondata trendsprocess documentationpeer trainingoperational speedaccuracyadvertising technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end setup, management, and optimization of digital ad campaigns across programmatic, social, and search platforms.
Troubleshoot campaign delivery issues, pacing discrepancies, and pixel or tracking errors with minimal oversight.
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Client Success, and Product—to ensure flawless campaign execution and client satisfaction.
Analyze campaign data to identify trends, provide insights, and make optimization recommendations.
Conduct thorough QA on campaign builds to ensure accuracy and compliance with specs.
Support onboarding and peer training of junior team members, sharing best practices and process improvements.
Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve operational speed and accuracy.
Maintain accurate documentation of campaign processes, policies, and client requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
3–5 years of hands-on experience in digital ad operations, media buying, or campaign management.
Proficient in ad serving platforms, DSPs, and tracking systems (experience with multiple platforms preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable navigating data to drive decisions.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of results.
Passionate about advertising technology and continuous learning in an evolving ecosystem.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities