Ad Operations Specialist

Date PostedApril 9, 2026LocationRemoteCompanyUSA TODAY Co.Salary$14.00 - $19.00TypeMid Level

Job Summary

The Ad Operations Specialist supports account executives by managing order entry and collecting creative assets for print and digital campaigns. This role acts as a liaison between clients, sales teams, and designers to ensure high-quality ad production and fulfillment. Candidates must be highly organized, capable of multitasking, and able to work under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage campaign order entry and fulfillment
  • Coordinate creative assets between clients and designers
  • Monitor production deadlines and quality assurance
  • Provide billing and reporting support for sales teams

Required Skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Attention to detail for quality review

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Work closely with sales executives to order multiple campaign tactics within deadlines and expected SLAs. - Communicate specs and collect creative assets and materials from clients. - Act as the liaison between the customer, account managers, account executives and designers in developing high-quality creative assets. - Communicate with customers on all ad production matters, including deadlines, material needs, ad copy, proofs, and corrections. - Generate clear layouts, provide style examples and assemble needed materials. - Review design quality and proofs to ensure quality and accuracy. - Assist with detailed client history reports, billing inquiries and rate requests as needed. - Manage insertion orders utilizing financial systems across multiple markets. - Communicate specs, inventory, availability, and deadlines to the Sales team. Required Skills and Qualifications: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to effectively communicate with customers and team members. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). - Adobe suite or graphic design experience is a plus.