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Description

As part of the larger Digital Ad Operations team at Crain, your primary focus will be supporting our digital business as a technical expert as well as working with our trafficking team to troubleshoot and implement new products and technology. In addition, you’ll be responsible for other areas such as ad system management, digital product maintenance, providing analysis, driving strategy for our portfolio, and collaborating with team members across Ad Ops and other departments. The Ad Ops Manager role is integral to help our Digital Ad Operations team and Crain Brands to achieve their goals. 

This position reports to the Director, Revenue Operations and can be office-based in Detroit, Chicago, or remote.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Work with internal teams to execute needed ad tagging changes to implement product or enrich technologies to improve advertising offerings
  • Work across teams to vet, prioritize, and enable new ad products and revenue-driving initiatives
  • Act as key resource for ad hoc questions from internal teams
  • Work proactively and collaboratively to ensure and validate campaign success
  • Troubleshoot escalated campaign issues
  • Train internal and brand teams on technology or processes as needed
  • Maintain digital products in ad server and manage communication around changes
  • Manage relationships with Ad Ops vendors
  • Collaborate on inventory management
  • Monitor and analyze key revenue & performance metrics

Requirements/Qualifications 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Digital Ad Operations 
  • Experience with GAM, Jeeng, Teads, or other related ad tech.
  • Experience in CMS systems (Arc and/or Drupal preferred)
  • Understanding and troubleshooting ability for rich media, video encoding, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript. 
  • Familiarity with ad serving constituent technologies (ad server logic, redirects, pixels, etc.) 
  • Familiarity with online ad serving concepts (CPM, CPA, etc.) 
  • Familiarity with DMP, ESP, CRM and ticketing systems 
  • Familiarity with behavioral targeting, audience segmentation and programmatic sales a plus
  • Exceptional relationship management and communications (written and verbal) with proven track record of cross team collaboration
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for emerging media and technology
  • Must have the ability to multitask and think creatively in a fast-paced work environment 
  • Enjoy and adapt to an ever-changing landscape and growing responsibilities 
  • Ability to self-manage time and complete commitments

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000.

The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of specific and relevant factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions.

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About Crain Communications: 

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.

 

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