Advertising Operations Specialist

Location: Remote; candidates must reside in Southern California. Occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions, and meetings is required.

Hourly pay: $24.04–$26.44.

Company

hirify.global operates The San Diego Union-Tribune and a portfolio of digital and print publications serving San Diego County.

What you will do

• Enter campaign schedules into order management systems, ensuring flight dates, rates, placements, and signed agreements match.
• Reserve print and digital inventory, manage ad-server delivery, and upload, target, and deploy digital creative assets.
• Coordinate print production, checking high-resolution files for CMYK color and bleed specifications.
• Implement and test tracking pixels through Google Tag Manager and complete pre-flight checks for digital and print assets.
• Reconcile delivered impressions and print runs with original orders, consolidate performance data, and support accurate invoicing and reporting.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies, broken links, and formatting errors while monitoring pacing and recommending mid-flight adjustments.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency with ad servers, Salesforce or similar CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage urgent digital hot-fixes alongside long-range print production deadlines.
• 1–3 years of experience in media operations, trafficking, or a billing-adjacent role within a publishing or agency environment.
• Must reside in Southern California and be willing to complete and pass a full pre-employment background check.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with occasional in-person training, meetings, and work-related driving.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Eligible employees may receive 401(k), paid time off, and select paid holidays.
• Benefits depend on eligibility and other stated factors.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application and resume.
• Complete a full pre-employment background check as part of selection.