VP, Ad Operations & Campaign Management

Role Overview

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated VP, Ad Operations & Campaign Management to join our news team. The role involves leading a small team, managing ad tech and inventory performance, and making sure every campaign delivers and every client comes back.

What You Will Do

Lead a small team across ad operations, media planning, and campaign management, including full-time contractor resources. Partner with Sales and Marketing on RFPs, media plans, and avails that win business and are built to deliver. Set the standard for flawless campaign execution, from launch, trafficking, and QA through pacing, delivery, and post-sale reporting.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in digital ad operations or campaign management, ideally at a publisher, and 5+ years leading teams. They should have expertise in ad tech platforms, cross-channel campaign experience, and full sales cycle experience.

Requirements

• 10+ years in digital ad operations or campaign management
• 5+ years leading teams
• Expert in ad tech platforms (GAM, SSPs, OMS) and programmatic
• Cross-channel campaign experience beyond web display
• Full sales cycle experience: RFPs, media planning, execution, reporting, and renewals
• Hands-on with Boostr (or similar), DoubleVerify/IAS, Comscore, and Google Analytics