Senior Ad Operations Specialist at Newsweek

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Senior Ad Operations Specialist at Newsweek. Location Information: United States. Newsweek is a global news magazine that provides high quality, in-depth coverage and analysis of the major events shaping our world.. 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 . 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.