Digital Ad Ops Manager job – Intersection – Chicago, IL

We are looking for a Digital Ad Operations Manager to manage the daily operations of digital transit content and advertising scheduling for all digital assets on the Chicago and Minneapolis digital out-of-home transit network. This is a unique opportunity to take an influential role in working directly with high-profile transit organizations, including the largest municipal transit authority in the midwest.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily CMS / ad serving operations for flawless execution
• Oversee daily trafficking, scheduling and digital out-of-home campaign management
• Increase scheduling efficiency by optimizing work flow and standard CMS/ad serving solution
• Facilitate the creation of dynamic ad content via 3rd party development or within internal CMS / ad serving solution
• Monitor external data feeds and troubleshoot if needed
• Work with 3rd party vendors if needed
• Work with CTA / Metro Transit to update dynamic train information schedules
• Document existing scheduling and digital ad ops practices
• Drive automation and efficiency of proof-of-play and proof-of-performance solutions
• Work with digital operations and hardware/tech team to maintain optimal CMS /ad serving solution
• Respond to sales inquiries regarding digital ad ops capabilities
• Stay abreast of current and upcoming CMS/ad serving technology product capabilities
• Work directly with CTA and Metro Transit digital operations personnel on digital content related inquiries and executions

Requirements

• 2-3 years in digital ad ops, including trafficking and scheduling digital assets
• Thorough understanding of digital signage content delivery workflow and terminology
• Bachelor’s degree
• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Proficiency in Windows and Windows applications

Preferred skills & experience

• Digital Signage, digital place-based, digital out-of-home experience
• Experience in ad tech project management
• Experience using various digital signage CMS systems
• Experience working with RSS/XML/JSON
• A background in IT

About Intersection:
Intersection is a technology and media company redefining the urban experience. Leading the effort behind LinkNYC, the largest and most advanced public Wi-Fi and street furniture network in the world, Intersection connects the digital and physical worlds to make cities more livable and connected.

The largest municipal media company in the U.S., Intersection develops cutting-edge media platforms and offers nationwide media assets to provide advertisers the creative solutions they need to reach their audiences. Through our design and technology consultancy, we deliver digital strategy and products for the world’s leading organizations and businesses, creating compelling experiences that are more connected, more seamless, and more human.

With 10 offices, media in 60 markets, and 600+ people across the United States, we are technologists, media experts, engineers, designers, and strategists working together to create value for citizens, governments, and brands and improve life in cities around the globe.