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ESPN · 23 hours ago

Director Ad Operations

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$146K/yr - $196K/yr

10+ years exp

ESPN is a leading sports media company, and they are seeking an Ad Operations Director to drive their advertising strategies. This role involves leading the Ad Ops team, ensuring seamless execution of ad operations, and optimizing data collection to enhance fan engagement.

BroadcastingFilm Production

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

Ad operations experiencePeople managementAd serving platformsStrategic planningCross-platform data collectionLeadership abilitiesEffective communicationCreative problem-solving

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, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.