Advertising Operations Specialist III

Summary

Support the development and optimization of global media infrastructure and operational practices across internal teams and external partners. Drive the adoption of global and regional standards for media operations and governance, including KPI definition aligned with strategic media objectives.

Oversee the implementation and governance of key Media Principles and Standards—including Global Planning & Investment, Media Measurement, Ad Verification, and Financial Management—ensuring consistency and accountability. Monitor and manage the Media team's cost center budgets, including invoicing and accruals from third-party agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and oversight of media tools and technologies, including media planning platforms and advertising systems.
• Administer user access governance for internal and external stakeholders, aligning tool access with organizational requirements and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely oversight of media expenditures and budgets through internal finance systems.
• Support agency partnerships by monitoring financial responsibilities, validating billing accuracy, and ensuring seamless vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with the Global Media Operations Lead to implement training frameworks and curriculum that elevate operational excellence and media governance.
• Enhance onboarding processes and requirements for new media team hires to ensure smooth integration and alignment.
• Promote a unified Media team culture with a global mindset, fostering strong collaboration across adjacent internal teams and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven ability to design, implement, and continuously improve operational processes; a strong orientation toward structured, process-driven workflows.
• Solid project management expertise, including the creation of project documentation, timelines, and KPI performance tracking.
• Deep understanding of media disciplines, channel strategy, tracking tools, systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• 4–5 years’ experience in a media agency or in collaboration with global/regional media agencies.
• 3–5 years’ experience in an operations role in a related field such as Marketing, Media, Agency/Advertising, or Business.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, with a focus on navigating complex transitions and driving adoption across diverse environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, or equivalent professional experience (5+ years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong track record of establishing operational best practices and influencing team performance and accountability.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous settings with cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Finance, Sourcing, Marketing).
• Sharp business instincts with the ability to lead initiatives independently and effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Location: Remote (NYC strongly preferred)

Role type: Contract 6 Month Position 

Expected hours: 40 per week 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language:

• English  (Required)