Digital Ad Operations Manager - JustWatch the Entertainment Guide

What you will be doing

• Own full management of media campaigns across display, video and native content using our custom-built internal tools.
• Create media plans by translating media briefs into strategic activations across all our products.
• Monitor pacing, troubleshoot delivery, and hit KPIs like CPV, VTR, Completion Rates and CPM.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for entertainment clients (studios, streamers, and agencies), managing day-to-day communications.
• Coordinate post-campaign reporting, wrap decks, business reviews and performance insights in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Research and analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new growth opportunities.
• Develop and propose innovative publishing products and services that meet the evolving needs of our audience.
• Work closely with Sales, Creative, BI, and our AdTech team to develop and launch compelling on-brand campaigns.

What we need from you

• Passion for film and TV!
• 3+ years of experience in digital advertising, ad operations, or campaign management
• Proven hands-on experience on paid social media platforms such as Meta and TikTok.
• Proficiency in CM360 / DV360 is considered a plus.
• Understanding of technical tracking details, brand safety, and pixel integration.
• Experience working in an agency setting is desirable.
• A proactive attitude, self-confidence, and decisiveness, especially in high-pressure situations.
• The ability to work independently, quickly adapt to new challenges, and drive results.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus.
• Constant learning, delivering results, and creating value are the core characteristics of everyone at JustWatch, and we seek these values in every person we hire.
• This role reports into the Head of Global Native Advertising and collaborates closely with our campaign managers, sales, and internal product teams, and external partners.

When not to join

• This is a hands-on execution role.
• If you haven’t personally launched and optimised campaigns inside platforms like Meta or TikTok, it’s not the right fit. 
• If your roles are more on social media management, it’s not the right fit. 
• We live in data, love performance, and hire doers.

What we offer you

• An open-minded and international team that loves to collaborate to reach our goals.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) Plan, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things.
• We prioritise meaningful work over perks and believe that true fulfilment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact.
• We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation.
• We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals, and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so.
• This opportunity is fully remote with occasional travel to client meetings. The primary office location is in the Los Angeles area, and there may be weekly to monthly in-person meetings, though we remain remote-first.