Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering broadcast, podcast, streaming, and digital media content and advertising solutions. The Director, Digital Ad Operations will lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of digital advertising operations for the Cumulus Podcast Network, overseeing teams, campaign processes, technology initiatives, and strategic platform partnerships. The role will drive scalable operations, revenue growth, automation, and strong client outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Digital Ad Operations for the Cumulus Podcast Network. Lead, mentor, and develop managers and senior team members across the organization
- Establish department goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with corporate objectives
- Oversee campaign planning, trafficking, optimization, measurement, and fulfillment processes
- Drive process automation and operational efficiency initiatives
- Partner with Sales & other Digital Leadership to support digital revenue growth
- Own strategic relationships with ad technology, streaming, podcast, and measurement platform partners
- Lead platform migrations, integrations, and major ad tech initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Content, Revenue Operations, and Sales teams
- Serve as the senior escalation point for critical operational and client challenges
- Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations
Skills
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Digital Ad Operations or related digital media functions
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing leaders
- Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystems, ad serving technologies, streaming audio, podcast monetization, web publishing, and mobile applications
- Experience with Adswizz, Triton Digital, Megaphone, Magellan and related platforms
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and change management skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness
- Employee referral bonus program
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