Sr Associate, Media Operations, Ad Operations

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$70K/yr – $87K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end ad operations campaigns from setup to measurement, driving implementation, tagging, and compliance while mentoring juniors and improving processes across multiple channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex digital and traditional advertising campaigns, which include implementing campaigns across ad servers and other technologies, ensuring proper creative implementation
  • Implement tracking pixels, troubleshoot AdTech platforms, and assist with tag management systems to ensure proper measurement and attribution
  • Collaborate with team members to complete day-to-day tasks for stakeholders
  • Assist with the documentation of internal processes and policies tied to ad operations
  • Manage data related to advertising campaigns, including list uploads and segmentation for targeting purposes
  • Ensure data privacy and compliance with relevant regulations
  • Integrate offline data sources with relevant digital platforms
  • Audit existing platform setups and provide recommendations
  • Assist with the discovery of new technologies, concepts, or processes
  • Mentor junior team members, providing support and training on campaign management, technical implementation, and troubleshooting

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to speak, read and write the English language
  • 3+ years of experience in ad operations or a related field
  • Understanding of and proven experience with AdTech platforms and ad tagging methodologies
  • Experience with tag management systems and data management platforms is a plus
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a highly functioning team
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with aptitude for developing and determining the optimal ways to setup, deliver, troubleshoot, and QA/QC
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level
  • High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions

Preferred

  • Experience with tag management systems and data management platforms is a plus

Benefits

  • We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.
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Quad

Quad (NYSE: QUAD) is a global marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to in-store to online. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad uses its suite of media, creative and production solutions to streamline the complexities of marketing and remove friction from wherever it occurs in the marketing journey. Quad tailors its uniquely flexible, scalable and connected solutions to clients’ objectives, driving cost efficiencies, improving speed to market, strengthening marketing effectiveness, and delivering value on client investments.Quad employs approximately 13,000 people in 14 countries and serves approximately 2,700 clients including industry leading blue-chip companies that serve both businesses and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked as the 14th largest agency company in the U.S. by Ad Age (2023), and the second-largest commercial printer in North America, according to Printing Impressions (2023).For more information about Quad, including its commitment to ongoing innovation, culture and sustainable impact, visit quad.com.

Founded in 1971
Sussex, Wisconsin, USA
10K employees (1,327 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
55.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.2%
Direct
53.8%
Referral
9%
Social
1.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
676 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
9.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$1.9B
Last Raise
$35M
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $35M
  • Apr 2014
    Post IPO Debt • $1.9B

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