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Discord is hiring an Advertising Operations Manager to scale campaign execution, client support, performance analysis, and operational processes for its ads business. The role partners closely with Sales, Account Management, Product, Engineering, and Data Science to launch campaigns accurately and resolve technical platform issues. It requires strong digital advertising operations expertise, SQL proficiency, light scripting or Python skills, and practical use of AI/LLM automation workflows. The manager will analyze campaign performance, optimize targeting and creative through testing, and build tooling that reduces manual work. This is a US-based full-time role available in New York remotely or San Francisco, with a disclosed base-salary range of $192,000 to $216,000.
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I would use a structured pre-launch checklist covering dates, targeting, pacing, budget, creatives, tracking, impression or reach goals, and geography. I would validate the setup against the signed client requirements, perform QA on tracking and delivery logic, document approvals, and monitor delivery closely after launch so issues can be corrected quickly.
I would query delivery, impression, click, conversion, audience, placement, and pacing data by day and relevant segments. I would compare actual results with planned goals, identify drop-offs or anomalous segments, and evaluate whether the issue is related to targeting, inventory, creative, measurement, or configuration. I would then present a concise diagnosis and prioritize testable recommendations.
I would automate repetitive campaign-QA and reporting tasks by combining standardized data pulls with validation rules for missing assets, invalid dates, budget mismatches, tracking gaps, and unusual pacing. An LLM-based layer could summarize exceptions and draft stakeholder updates, while human review would remain in place for final campaign decisions and client communications.
I would first collect reproducible details, including implementation steps, error messages, platform logs, expected versus observed behavior, and campaign impact. I would triage whether the issue is configuration, documentation, API behavior, or a product defect, communicate status and workarounds clearly to the client-facing team, and provide Engineering with a concise technical brief and priority assessment.
I focus on the objective first, then explain the most relevant performance indicators, trends, and drivers in plain language. I separate observations from recommendations and propose specific next actions, such as revising targeting, adjusting creative, changing pacing, or testing a new audience segment. I also state the expected impact and how success will be measured.
Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games.
Ad Operations and Sales Analytics support Discord’s ads business, partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, Data Science, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality campaign executions, impactful data insights, and go-to-market strategy across our advertising products.
As an Ad Operations Manager, you will play a crucial part in scaling our Ads business. You’ll improve the efficiency and scale of campaign execution while contributing to deep-dive analyses that drive business growth and inform go-to-market strategy. You’ll provide valuable feedback to Product and Engineering teams, directly impacting Discord’s advertising capabilities while removing friction from customers’ experience with our platform.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensuring ad campaigns are implemented and launched on time and to specification — including campaign parameters such as dates, targeting, tracking, impression/reach goals, geographies, and budget — working closely with Account Executives and Account Managers to align setups with client objectives
- Providing hands-on technical support to key customers and Ad Sales partners, and owning the processes and escalation path (in partnership with Engineering) for issues related to platform integration and use
- Partnering with Account Managers and technical teams to optimize campaign outcomes and maximize client ROI, including troubleshooting and A/B testing of messaging, creative, and targeting
- Synthesizing campaign performance insights for internal stakeholders and clients — performance, trends, ROI, and actionable recommendations
- Building and scaling automations and tooling (including AI/LLM-based workflows) that reduce manual effort and increase leverage across the team
- Serving as the operational engine for multiple revenue-driving functions across the Discord Business Organization
What you should have
- 3–5+ years of experience in digital advertising, ad operations, or related roles
- Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., LLM-based workflows, scripting/automation) to drive measurable efficiency gains in a professional environment
- Comfort working with data and light scripting — SQL required; Python or similar strongly preferred — to build or maintain internal tooling and reporting pipelines
- Demonstrated knowledge of a broad variety of ad technologies, campaign operation methodologies, and ad tracking/measurement solutions
- Experience partnering with Engineering and/or Product on technical escalations, platform integrations, or API-level troubleshooting
- Successful track record working directly with clients — understanding needs and delivering value
- Strong analytical proficiency: ability to query and interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions
- Familiarity with market trends and KPIs such as viewability, brand safety, yield analysis, and audience extension
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-changing, cross-functional environment
Bonus Points
- Experience designing or building internal automation/tooling (bots, pipelines, dashboards) that scaled a team’s operations
- Team player with a sense of humor, humility, curiosity, and empathy
This position is US-based and can be based in New York (remote) or San Francisco but if you live in the Bay Area, you’re welcome to work from our beautiful SF office.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000.00 to $216,000.00 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Why Discord?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We’re a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
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