Head of Ad Operations

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Job Description

Octave: A premium, data-fuelled video and audio monetisation business, leveraging world-class talent, brands, rights, and content from News Broadcasting across multiple platforms. Octave is powered by Nucleus, News UK\’s award-winning next-generation data platform connecting brands with their audiences in premium environments, delivering market-leading results.

Your Role: Reporting to the Director of Digital Operations, this critical role ensures the efficient delivery and success of advertising campaigns, contributing to Octave\’s growth and innovation in digital advertising. The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem. You will work across multiple digital products and all News Broadcasting brands including talkSPORT, Virgin Radio, Times Radio, and Talk.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Leading and maintaining a high-performing ad-ops team in a fast-paced environment.
2. Providing technical support and guidance on ad-tagging and adserving solutions.
3. Overseeing end-to-end campaign management of digital audio ad campaigns, including instream and podcasts.
4. Implementing ad tech solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
5. Managing technology partner integrations and onboarding new products in the ad server.
6. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and policies.
7. Collaborating with the Head of Data to ensure correct audience targeting in the ad server.
8. Working with programmatic stakeholders to manage prioritization of campaigns.
9. Ensuring campaigns meet performance benchmarks and client expectations.
10. Managing multiple inventory streams, including onboarding and connections of new inventory.
11. Collaborating with the Head of Insights & Billing to manage bookings through the OMS.
12. Maintaining ad formats, specs, allowlists, and advertising policies documentation.
13. Troubleshooting new formats/products in BETA testing and providing feedback to stakeholders.

Qualifications and skills:

• A desire to learn and grow within the role.
• Strong experience in Ad Operations.
• Understanding of DSPs/SSPs and the programmatic ecosystem.
• Expertise in campaign management and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with Adswizz\’ ad server (Audioserve preferred).
• Experience with creative delivery systems (e.g., JET).
• Analytical mindset to identify trends and opportunities through data.
• Strategic, outcome-oriented, with a creative and insights-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple workstreams and demands.

About News Broadcasting: We drive digital innovation, creating award-winning radio and podcasts for millions across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Our brands include talkSPORT, Virgin Radio, and Times Radio, each delivering top-tier content and engaging audiences nationwide.

Life at News: Driven by passion and purpose, we value diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect the society we serve. Our strategies focus on attracting diverse talent, developing leadership, and fostering an inclusive environment. We support our employees through various networks, programs, and benefits.

Benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Training opportunities, LinkedIn Learning access.
• Private medical insurance, discounts, wellbeing support, pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and more.

If you require any support during your application process, please contact us at (email protected).

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