Digital Advertising Operations Manager

Des Moines, IA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive digital advertising operations to modernize, scale, and align campaigns with Sales for measurable client outcomes.

  • Must-have: 5–10+ years in digital advertising ops and team leadership.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with Sales and programmatic platforms.
  • Standout: Build standardized reporting turning data into strategic recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • lead, modernize, and scale our digital advertising operations function
  • ensure flawless execution of all paid digital campaigns
  • build a high-performing team grounded in accountability, speed, and customer-centric delivery
  • partner closely with Sales to improve campaign performance, client outcomes, and revenue retention/expansion
  • Lead end-to-end execution of all digital campaigns including Display (O&O and programmatic / extended reach), Email marketing / newsletters, Sponsored content and custom programs, Social and emerging digital products, Video
  • Ensure campaigns launch on time and error-free; are fully aligned with IOs and client expectations; meet or exceed performance benchmarks
  • Implement QA processes and trafficking standards to eliminate execution errors
  • Establish clear SLAs for campaign setup, optimization, and reporting
  • Lead ongoing campaign optimization strategy across all active campaigns; translate campaign data into actionable insights and recommendations
  • Mid-flight optimization checkpoints; Post-campaign analysis with clear performance narrative
  • Partner with vendors and platforms (e.g., AdCellerant, programmatic partners) to maximize results
  • Drive improvements in CTR, conversions, engagement metrics; Client ROI and renewal rates
  • Build and enforce a standardized reporting framework; Ensure reports are timely, accurate, client-ready; Elevate reporting from data dumps to strategic insights
  • Provide Sales With clear performance summaries, forward-looking recommendations, upsell/renewal opportunities based on results
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Digital Ad Operations team; establish a Culture Of accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement
  • Define roles, workflows, and performance expectations; Implement Training Programs To Upskill Team In - Platforms and tools - Optimization techniques - Client communication standards
  • Evaluate team structure and recommend hiring or restructuring as needed
  • Act as the primary bridge between Sales and Operations; Support Sales In Building smarter, more effective proposals; Setting realistic expectations with clients; Structuring campaigns for performance and scalability
  • Educate and train sellers on: - Digital product capabilities - Best practices for packaging and positioning - What drives campaign success (and failure)
  • Join key client calls as a subject matter expert
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Active Interest Media

One of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces leading consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, and TV shows that reach millions of readers, fans, and attendees in 85 countries. Our brands include Anglers Journal, Popular Woodwoorking, Yachts International, Sail, Power & Motoryacht, Writer’s Digest, Log & Timber Home Living, Old House Journal, Numismatic News, Old Cars Weekly, Woodsmith, Garden Gate, and more. The company’s two divisions—the Home Group and Marine Group —also operate thriving B2B platforms, online universities, and retail events. Active Interest Media’s customers are smart, engaged, and loyal, and they look to our brands for trustworthy information and services that will inspire and enable them to enjoy their passions.

Founded in 2003
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
259 employees (154 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
26.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28%
Direct
56.8%
Referral
9.4%
Social
3.7%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~260

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
119 (46% of company)