Ad Tech Manager

Overview

Ad Tech Manager role at News Corp Australia. This is a hands-on individual contributor role within the Ad Tech team. Reporting to the Ad Tech Operations Director, you will support the day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and optimisation of advertising technologies across the News Corp Australia network.

The position supports Ad Operations, Programmatic, and Client Delivery teams by ensuring platforms are stable, campaigns can run smoothly, and technical issues are resolved quickly. You will collaborate with Engineering and Ad Product teams to roll out new sites, ad formats, and technology improvements that enhance both the user and advertiser experience. The Ad Tech Manager is integral to maintaining operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation within the advertising ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Daily Ad Platform Operations: Oversee the configuration and daily operation of core ad platforms, including ad servers, SSPs, DSPs, and verification tools.
• Provide Technical Troubleshooting: Act as the first line of technical support to diagnose and resolve campaign, trafficking, ad serving, and data integration issues for AdOps and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure Ad Delivery Health: Proactively monitor ad serving, delivery, and network health to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical blockers impacting performance.
• Support Campaign and Programmatic Setup: Assist AdOps and Programmatic teams with campaign setup, configuration, and issue resolution.
• Liaise with Technology Vendors: Log, track, and resolve technical issues with third-party technology vendors in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate on Product Implementation: Work with Engineering and Ad Product teams to test, QA, and implement new ad formats, site rollouts, and technology enhancements.
• Drive Technology Evaluation: Investigate, compare, and recommend the implementation of new ad technologies, ensuring due diligence and accuracy.
• Project Management & Delivery: Manage workflows, coordinate contributions, and proactively identify risks to ensure assigned project milestones are delivered on time.
• Maintain Documentation and Processes: Create and maintain documentation of common issues and playbooks, and contribute to the improvement of ad tech workflows and QA processes.
• Provide Training and Knowledge Sharing: Train and upskill internal teams on ad platform functionality, troubleshooting, and best practices.

Who are you?

• Minimum 2 years of experience in ad operations, ad technology, or digital campaign management.
• Practical experience with ad serving platforms (e.g. Google Ad Manager), programmatic platforms (DSP/SSP), and verification/tagging tools.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of digital advertising workflows, trafficking, and campaign delivery.
• Experience working with third-party vendors to troubleshoot or integrate ad tech solutions.
• Exposure to site or product development projects, ideally with collaboration alongside Engineering or Product teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using Excel and Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards).
• Basic coding or scripting experience (e.g. JavaScript, HTML, SQL, or Google Apps Script) to support troubleshooting, tag implementation, or workflow automation.

News Benefits

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - Leave options to support personal needs: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave
• Helping you grow - Development opportunities and diversity & inclusion focused education
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across products and services
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities - Employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are Australia’s most impactful media group, standing for informing, advocating and inspiring all Australians. News Corp Australia has over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle and is trusted by millions of Australians monthly. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future.

What’s next?

Apply now or visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers for more information on careers at News Corp Australia.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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