The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Director Ad Operations
New York, NY, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $196K/yr
10+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Director of Ad Operations at ESPN. This role is crucial for driving advertising strategies, leading the Ad Ops team, and optimizing data collection to enhance fan engagement across digital campaigns.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Develop departmental plans and priorities guided by resource availability and functional objectives
Set organizational priorities and allocate resources effectively
Strengthen coordination with DAS and Publicis for unified paid/owned strategy
Implement measurement infrastructure critical for DTC optimization and cross-platform data collection
Collaborate cross-segment with Disney Ad Ops and other marketing partners to bring new ideas, innovate strategies, and drive best-in-practice standards
Manage two or more employees, providing continuous coaching and feedback to enhance organizational culture and grow professional careers
Inspire individual and business success by clarifying the organization's vision and strategies
Define strategies, expectations, and priorities to empower your team
Develop self and others, support career aspirations and encouraging creative problem-solving
Create an environment where Disney values are experienced and sustained
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in ad operations with a minimum of 3 years in people management
Skilled in strategic planning and prioritization
Proficient in collaboration and building partnerships
Manage ad serving platforms, trafficking, tagging (pixels, 1x1s), data discrepancies, and technical troubleshooting
Knowledgeable in ad operations and cross-platform data collection
Innovative and tech-savvy with a creative mindset
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, analytics, or related field
Preferred
Experience in sports media and fan engagement
Passionate and enthusiastic about innovative strategies
Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment
Creative thinker with a bold approach to problem-solving
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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