Strategist, Ad Operations (2026 Cycle)

Strategist, Ad Operations (2026 Cycle) Hybrid — NY or DC, or Remote The Strategist, Ad Operations is a cycle-dedicated role running through December 2026, responsible for the technical setup, launch, and day-to-day operational management of paid media campaigns across digital platforms (Google, Meta, programmatic DSPs, CTV, paid social, and more). ), and emerging platforms Monitor pacing daily and flag under- or over-delivery against budget and flight dates Pull performance data and help build client-facing reports and dashboards Recommend and implement optimizations based on performance trends Partner with strategists on campaign QA before launch Maintain our organized procedure of checklists, naming conventions, and campaign assets Campaign Setup & Trafficking 2–4+ years of hands-on digital advertising experience, with significant time in campaign trafficking, ad ops, or paid media management Strong proficiency with Google Ads Manager, Meta Ads Manager, and at least one programmatic DSP (StackAdapt, Nexxen, The Trade Desk, or similar) Experience setting up new ad accounts, implementing tracking, and managing tag deployment (Google Tag Manager a plus) Strong proficiency in Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookups, and formula-driven reporting Demonstrated ability to manage multiple campaigns and budgets simultaneously without dropping details Clear written communication and responsiveness over email and Slack Preferred Experience with political, advocacy, or issue-based advertising Familiarity with Looker Studio, Datorama, or other reporting/BI tools Experience with political tools (ActBlue, NGPVAN, Action Network) Familiarity with creative unit types across various platforms Experience with disclaimer requirements and political ad compliance across platforms Compensation Base Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000