Ad Ops Manager - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 17 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end digital ad operations for cross-channel campaigns and drive testing, optimization, reporting, and collaboration to inform title potential and flawless execution.

  • Own campaign setup, QA, tracking and troubleshooting
  • Develop and run A/B tests and optimization strategies
  • Deliver data-driven insights and client reporting

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Setup & QA: Independently set up, monitor, and optimise digital media campaigns across YouTube, Meta (Facebook / Instagram), TikTok, and programmatic platforms for major movies, series, and entertainment titles.
  • Tracking & Ad Tech: Manage ad tracking, pixel implementations, conversion setup, and troubleshoot tracking or creative disapproval issues swiftly.
  • Reporting & Client Insights: Create comprehensive proposals, post-buy recaps, and data-driven campaign reports that deliver actionable insights to streaming providers, film studios, and media agencies.
  • Testing & Optimisation: Develop and execute A/B tests, audience segmentations, and creative testing strategies to continually push campaign performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with campaign managers, BI, sales, and external agency partners to ensure flawless campaign execution and seamless data flow.
  • Market & Audience Research: Conduct market research and audience sentiment analyses to help evaluate title potential ahead of release dates.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience in digital ad operations or paid online marketing.
  • Ad Tech Proficiency: Solid experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Tag Managers, and tracking pixels. DV360 and Google Campaign Manager 360 experience is a strong plus.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of ad server mechanics, conversion tracking, attribution models, and troubleshooting creative or tag failures.
  • Data-Driven Mindset: Practical experience running A/B tests, analysing campaign delivery data, and working confidently in Excel / Google Sheets.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear client insights.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with or strong passion for the entertainment industry (film, streaming, TV, gaming, or sports) is a big plus.
  • Self-Starter Mentality: Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment across time zones

Preferred

  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with or strong passion for the entertainment industry (film, streaming, TV, gaming, or sports) is a big plus.
  • Self-Starter Mentality: Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment across time zones

Benefits

  • An open-minded and international team that loves to collaborate to reach our goals.
  • Medical , dental , and vision insurance , 401(k) , short-term and long-term disability , and life insurance
  • We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things
  • We prioritize meaningful work over perks and believe that true fulfilment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact
  • We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation
  • We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals , and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so
  • This opportunity is remote-first with travel to client meetings, with the primary office location in the Los Angeles area (Note: there may be weekly to monthly meetings in person, but aiming always to be remote first)
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JustWatch

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We are JustWatch. The only media company built for modern-day entertainment. JustWatch Media helps entertainment brands around the world get to grips with new challenges and opportunities. From blockbuster movies, award winning shows, major sporting events and console games, we buy media for our clients across the major digital platforms. Our media buying capabilities are powered by JustWatch The Streaming Guide. Live and localized in over 130 markets, it is the biggest streaming guide in the world, billions of data points from over 200,000 movies & shows and tens of millions of users, which means we understand audiences and content better.We have offices in Berlin, Munich, Paris, Rome, London and New York and we’d love to hear from you.Our mission is to connect entertainment fans with their favorite content worldwide.

Founded in 2014
Berlin, Berlin, DEU
207 employees (91 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$80K/yr – $100K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Ad Ops median pay in the United States

$90K/yr

Most pay falls between $72K and $117K. Based on 259 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
83 (40% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 8 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2017
    Series Unknown
  • Oct 2014
    Seed

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
59.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$11.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
73.4%
Direct
25.4%
Referral
1%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~233
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Ad Ops Manager - Los Angeles, CA

JustWatch · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid