Job Description:
CNN International is seeking an exceptional Digital Business Operations Director to join our team based out of London. As a senior member of the international team this leader will sit at the forefront of the industry ensuring CNN International’s digital operations is cutting edge and market leading. This is a highly commercial role responsible for managing a global team that is responsible for understanding and optimising the latest ad technology.
Oversee all advertising operations, including overhauling, implementing, managing and coordinating advertising operation processes
Own and optimise the use of Google DFP
Lead and develop a global Ad Ops and Programmatic/Data Ops team ensuring there is synergy and co-operation between the two interlinking and vital parts of the business
Proactively collaborate with key digital sales stakeholders including the regional Sales VP’s, digital sales, cross-platform sales team and creative solutions teams
Identify and implement solutions that increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of the Ad Ops department, including the development of tools, processes and reports related to job responsibilities
Constantly evaluate and on-board new reporting and delivery ad tech tools working closely with the Programmatic and Data Ops Manager
Create and manage market leading campaign reporting working with key stakeholders
Provide leadership on ad tech initiatives to improve processing workflow, cut down on errors, and increase digital automation to ultimately protect company revenue and margins
Developed a strong understanding of 3rd party tracking and serving tags, DSP and DMP campaign setup, as well as ad verification and viewability tools working closely with team managers.
Motivate and manage the performance of direct reports by setting and delivering on performance targets, objectives, KPIs and training plans
Work alongside Ad Product and Business Ops teams to feed campaign trafficking requirements and strategy into overall product and technology workstreams
Work with Finance on revenue recognition
Experience
8 yrs+ ad operations experience
4 yrs+ management experience of a high performing team
Experience in managing truly global reach at scale
Expert DFP experience essential
Expert in Programmatic, DMP, campaign reporting and mobile Ad Tech
Proven track record of implementing smart and cutting edge digital ad tech to success
Deep understanding between the connection of commercial team and digital ad/business operations
Extensive Ad Ops experience including monitoring and managing the delivery of campaigns, campaign optimisation, managing ad inventory
Expert in Excel including pivot tables, and manipulation of large data sets
Experience in dynamic allocation of ad inventory towards a holistic sales approach to programmatic and direct
Demonstrated ability to contribute to definition and implementation of processes, procedures, policy
Ability to investigate, analyze and solve problems, and clearly communicate results
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment
Flexible and collaborative attitude with positive approach to change
Extremely process driven with excellent time management and prioritisation skills; able to work effectively under pressure
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