About Company
Transforming the media landscape requires visionary leaders. At Career.zycto, we empower our team to drive innovation, fostering a collaborative, fast-paced culture where strategic thinking and operational excellence are paramount. For a Media Operations Manager, this means an environment ripe for optimizing workflows, leading impactful projects, and ensuring seamless execution across diverse campaigns. Join a team dedicated to pushing boundaries and delivering outstanding client outcomes in the dynamic world of digital media. Your expertise will directly shape our success and our clients’ reach.
Job Description
As a Media Operations Manager at Career.zycto, you will be at the heart of our dynamic media landscape, ensuring the seamless execution and optimization of diverse media campaigns across various platforms. This pivotal full-time role, based in our vibrant Carindale, Brisbane office, calls for a strategic thinker with a keen eye for operational efficiency and a profound passion for driving results in the ever-evolving digital and traditional media space. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between strategic objectives and flawless execution, transforming creative vision into tangible, high-performing campaigns that resonate with target audiences and achieve client goals.
Your day-to-day will involve overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of media projects. This begins with meticulous planning and resource allocation, extends through the precise setup and launch of campaigns, encompasses continuous monitoring and optimization, and concludes with insightful post-campaign analysis and reporting. You will be responsible for managing complex workflows, implementing industry best practices, and ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. A critical aspect of your role will be the proactive identification and resolution of operational challenges, working collaboratively with media planners, buyers, creative teams, and client services to streamline processes and maximize campaign effectiveness. You’ll be a central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across multiple stakeholders to elevate overall project delivery.
Beyond the daily management, we are looking for a visionary leader who can significantly contribute to the strategic growth and evolution of our media operations department. You will be tasked with continuously identifying opportunities for process improvements, evaluating emerging technologies and platforms, and advocating for innovative solutions that enhance our operational capabilities. Fostering a culture of continuous learning, efficiency, and operational excellence within the team will be a key performance indicator. Your leadership will extend to mentoring junior staff, setting high standards for execution, and ensuring consistent quality in all deliverables. By maintaining Career.zycto’s reputation for delivering innovative and effective media solutions, you will directly impact our clients’ success and our agency’s growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, possess exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, and are driven by a desire to optimize performance and foster impactful teamwork, then this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact with a forward-thinking and client-centric company. Join us and help shape the future of media operations, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a competitive marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end operational workflow of all media campaigns, from planning to execution and reporting.
- Implement and manage media trafficking, campaign setup, tracking, and pixel implementation across various ad platforms.
- Collaborate closely with media planners, buyers, creative teams, and client services to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
- Monitor campaign performance, identify opportunities for optimization, and proactively address any issues.
- Develop and implement operational best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for media projects.
- Evaluate and integrate new media technologies, tools, and platforms to enhance capabilities.
- Mentor and support junior operations staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and brand safety guidelines.
- Provide regular reporting and insights on operational performance to internal stakeholders.
Required Skills
- Proven experience (4+ years) in media operations or ad operations.
- Strong understanding of digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads, DV360, The Trade Desk).
- Proficiency in ad serving technologies (e.g., Google Ad Manager, Sizmek).
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with a variety of media types, including display, video, search, social, and programmatic.
- Familiarity with data management platforms (DMPs) and customer data platforms (CDPs).
- Certification in relevant advertising platforms or ad serving technologies.
- Experience with marketing automation tools.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- Modern office space in Carindale with excellent amenities.
- Regular team social events and activities.
- Employee assistance program.
How to Apply
We invite passionate and experienced Media Operations Managers to join our innovative team. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the application link below. Ensure your resume highlights your relevant experience and how you meet the requirements of this role. We look forward to reviewing your application!
