Ad Tech Manager

Overview

The Ad Tech Manager is a hands-on individual contributor role within the Ad Tech team. Reporting to the Ad Tech Operations Director, this role supports 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 run smoothly, and technical issues are resolved quickly. The Ad Tech Manager collaborates 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 (AdOps, Client Delivery) 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, query functions, and dashboarding).

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 – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

- Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition

- Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money

- Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

- Giving back – Make a difference to our communities.

- Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

In February 2025, News Corp Australia’s National Client Partnerships Team was named Sales Team of the Year at the 2024 AdNews Agency of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is testament to the dedication, passion, and innovation that drive our talented team of Client Partnership professionals.

What’s next?

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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.

Category: Client Partnerships

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

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