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 DoingEnsuring 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 objectivesProviding 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 usePartnering with Account Managers and technical teams to optimize campaign outcomes and maximize client ROI, including troubleshooting and A/B testing of messaging, creative, and targetingSynthesizing campaign performance insights for internal stakeholders and clients — performance, trends, ROI, and actionable recommendationsBuilding and scaling automations and tooling (including AI/LLM-based workflows) that reduce manual effort and increase leverage across the teamServing as the operational engine for multiple revenue-driving functions across the Discord Business OrganizationWhat you should have3–5+ years of experience in digital advertising, ad operations, or related rolesHands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., LLM-based workflows, scripting/automation) to drive measurable efficiency gains in a professional environmentComfort working with data and light scripting — SQL required; Python or similar strongly preferred — to build or maintain internal tooling and reporting pipelinesDemonstrated knowledge of a broad variety of ad technologies, campaign operation methodologies, and ad tracking/measurement solutionsExperience partnering with Engineering and/or Product on technical escalations, platform integrations, or API-level troubleshootingSuccessful track record working directly with clients — understanding needs and delivering valueStrong analytical proficiency: ability to query and interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisionsFamiliarity with market trends and KPIs such as viewability, brand safety, yield analysis, and audience extensionExcellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-changing, cross-functional environmentBonus PointsExperience designing or building internal automation/tooling (bots, pipelines, dashboards) that scaled a team's operationsTeam player with a sense of humor, humility, curiosity, and empathyThis 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!Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.