Digital Ad Ops Specialist

About the job

Sage Media is seeking a Digital Ad Ops Specialist to join our team of collaborative, campaign-tested professionals. We are a full-service political media buying agency that works with Democratic candidates and committees across the country, partnering on everything from local city council races to statewide and national candidate & advocacy campaigns.

Why Sage?

Values-driven innovation

We combine progressive values with technical expertise to create strategic media campaigns that deliver results. Our focus is on securing victories where they matter most-championing reproductive rights, fighting for public education and health care, and protecting ballot access. The campaigns we run matter, and so does how we run them. You'll join a team committed to thoughtful planning, meaningful client service, and measurable impact.

Precision and excellence

We're not just media buyers; we're full-stack strategists. Our team is a collective of digital experts and seasoned political operatives dedicated to driving client success. You will be part of a collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role. Working closely with colleagues and vendors, you'll ensure every placement delivers real value and that no task falls through the cracks in our pursuit of high-quality, detail-driven results.

Investment in our team

At Sage, we are defined by our curiosity, clarity, and commitment to our craft. We invest directly in your professional growth with targeted training and an environment that fosters learning through hands-on experience. We encourage every team member to step up, stretch their skills, and help develop better processes and more innovative strategies. Here, your development and our clients' success go hand in hand.

It will be your responsibility to:

• Execute and manage live campaigns in-platform across Google Ads, Meta, and DSPs (The Trade Desk, Stack Adapt, DV360) - operating as a true programmatic trader
• Manage bids, budgets, and pacing daily; adjust in real time to hit delivery and efficiency targets
• Review and action inventory and creative approvals, manage allow/block lists, and maintain supply-path quality
  Traffic ads, QA assets and tags, troubleshoot delivery issues, and ensure pixels and conversion tracking fire correctly
• Monitor performance against KPIs and execute optimizations across bidding, targeting, and inventory
• Engage with vendors and supply partners to resolve delivery, discrepancy, and data integrity issues
• Maintain pacing accuracy across the book of business and flag risks before they affect delivery
• Partner with strategists to turn media plans into clean, well-structured in-platform builds
  team members and contribute to cross-functional campaign execution

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000 per year, with a competitive end-of-cycle bonus
• PTO and paid Federal holidays
• Company-sponsored health plan with substantial employer contribution
• Fully funded dental and vision insurance
• A fully remote team that takes collaboration and care seriously-we like each other, and we want you to like it here too.

This is a 2026 cycle, salaried, and benefits-eligible position. Apply at: https://forms.monday.com/forms/1d8daeecea5edb2d133f6ae490e2087b?r=use1

Sage Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and an equitable, inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate brings:

• 1-3 years of hands-on digital media buying experience for political campaigns, IEs, committees, or agencies
• Direct in-platform experience managing campaigns in DSPs (TTD, Stack Adapt, DV360, Basis) and/or Google Ads and Meta - bid management, pacing, and optimization
• Familiarity with the political digital landscape - especially platforms, regulations, and industry norms
• Working knowledge of programmatic mechanics: auction dynamics, inventory and deal types, supply paths, and creative/inventory approval workflows
• Sharp understanding of pricing models, ad types, audience segmentation, and key performance metrics
• Strong spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets and/or Excel) - confident with formulas, pacing sheets, and campaign trackers
• Detail-driven and proactive, with the discipline to manage pacing and QA across multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting, with an instinct for when to ask questions or bring in support
• Nice to have: experience with CM360, ad tags/pixels, troubleshooting; SQL/Python or other data skills; familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Chat GPT, Claude) for workflow automation or data analysis

Along with these attributes, we value across the team:

• Careful attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a campaign-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for learning new tools and sharpening existing skills
• A collaborative spirit and respect for cross-functional teamwork
• Clear, timely, and professional communication - internally and externally
• A positive attitude (and the sense of humor to survive campaign season)

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