Ad Sales Research Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of digital sponsorship campaigns post-sale
• Coordinate across ad sales, ad operations, creative, and platform teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Build and manage detailed campaign timelines, milestones, and execution plans
• Lead kickoff and ongoing status meetings with internal stakeholders
• Maintain clear documentation of campaign status, risks, and deliverables
• Monitor campaign execution and validate delivery across digital and streaming environments
• Troubleshoot issues during live campaign execution and ensure rapid resolution
• Partner with sales teams to support sponsorship fulfillment and client expectations
• Contribute to reporting on campaign execution and performance insights
• Identify opportunities to improve sponsorship delivery processes and workflows

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in digital marketing, ad operations, campaign management, project coordination, or advertising
• Strong understanding of campaign workflows (trafficking, QA, delivery, or fulfillment strongly preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple timelines
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume, cross-functional environments
• Proven ability to adapt quickly and manage shifting priorities
• Preferred Experience: Exposure to sponsorships, branded content, or integrated media campaigns, Experience working closely with ad sales or client-facing teams, Familiarity with ad operations tools, trafficking workflows, or campaign reporting systems, Strong interest in digital video, streaming platforms, and advertising innovation, Analytical mindset with ability to interpret campaign performance and execution data