Ad Operations Specialist

The Ad Ops Specialist role at Fandom is a unique mid level role into the world of online media, ad operations, ad technology, and engineering. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in engineering or business, this role will provide a solid foundation of experience and opportunity to grow within Fandom. Based in our LA office, this role involves regular collaboration with Sales Planners, Account Managers, Ad Quality Assurance and Sales teams based in our global office locations: London, Poznań, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, LA.

You will focus on executing, optimizing, testing, troubleshooting and reporting on all direct-sold digital advertising campaigns and proactively collaborate cross-functionally to ensure campaign accuracy and fulfillment.

• Implement, test, launch and optimize digital advertising campaigns (display and video), as well as work with our QA and engineering teams to resolve issues arising in delivery of ads
• Monitor campaign delivery via third party and internal ad serving systems to ensure budget and KPI fulfillment 
• Provide campaign screenshots and reports to the sales team as needed
• Test ads across mobile, tablet and desktop platforms for compliance with technical specifications; work closely with QA and Ad Engineering as necessary to debug and resolve issues.
• Provide regular and ad hoc campaign reports and make recommendations on growth areas 
• Work with our Sales Team and Ad Ops Manager to optimize existing campaigns
• Support the team in partnership communications, analyzing data and deal setup
• Support sales team with your technical expertise during client calls 

• 2+ years of ad operations experience
• An strong understanding of Google Ad Manager and at least 1 SSP (Adx, Magnite, Xandr)
• Self-motivation, proactive attitude and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel (formulas and pivot tables)
• Business-minded, customer-service-oriented attitude and ability to work as a partner with remote teams
• Fluency in English
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external teams

• Knowledge about JavaScript, HTML, Internet file formats, or web coding concepts
• Customer service experience 
• Experience working with international teams
• Working knowledge of ad verification vendors (IAS, DV)

• Salary Range = ($54k - $123k)
• Vibrant team culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
• Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
• Flexible working hours and time off
• Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• International work environment with start-up culture 

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.

Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.

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