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Crain Communications is seeking an Advertising Operations Specialist to partner with Sales and cross‑functional teams, prioritizing work, resolving operational challenges, and delivering analytics to inform client opportunities. This role coordinates cross‑functional communication and ensures projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and timely. The Specialist also owns key reporting processes and dashboards, supports workflow management, quality assurance, process documentation, and

The Director of Editorial Partnerships & Sponsor Content will bridge the gap between the newsroom and commercial teams at Ad Age. This person will oversee the creation of sponsored content, events, and research while ensuring editorial standards and independence are maintained.

The Advertising Operations Specialist Serves as an operational partner to Sales and cross-functional business teams, to prioritize work, resolve operational challenges, coordinate projects, and provide analytics and insights that help inform sales and other business partners. The Specialist provides operational guidance, pertinent advertising fulfillment data, and provides support that enables Sales to respond quickly to client opportunities. This role coordinates cross-functional communication, oversees operational priorities, and ensures project work is completed accurately, efficiently, and timely.The Specialist also owns key reporting processes and dashboards, supports workflow management, quality assurance, process documentation, and collaborates on continuous process improvement. By developing expertise in Crain's advertising systems, products, and fulfillment processes, this role identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and support scalable growth across the organization.LocationPreference is to work onsite 3 days a week from one of our offices: Chicago, New York City, Detroit, Cleveland, Grand Rapids or Houston. Own the Revenue Operations support queue by assessing business priorities, determining appropriate resolution paths, coordinating cross‑functional resources, and driving timely issue resolution while identifying opportunities for operational improvement.Develop, maintain and improve departmental documentation, standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and knowledge resources.Support quality assurance, troubleshooting, testing, and operational readiness for new products, technologies, and system enhancements.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on strategic projects, product launches, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives by managing deliverables, recommending enhancements and ensuring successful adoptionTechnical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceJira or similarSharePoint or knowledge management platformsWorkflow documentation toolsMicrosoft Power Point Google Ad Manager fundamentals (training provided)Naviga fundamentals (training provided)Digital advertising conceptsProject coordination toolsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.2+ years of experience in advertising operations, digital media, marketing operations, business operations, or project coordination.Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.Interest in advertising technology, digital publishing, and operational excellence.Desire to learn technical systems and build expertise across Revenue Operations.This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.Pay Transparency Disclosure:The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000.The final salary…

The Advertising Operations Specialist Serves as an operational partner to Sales and cross-functional business teams, to prioritize work, resolve operational challenges, coordinate projects, and provide analytics and insights that help inform sales and other business partners. The Specialist provides operational guidance, pertinent advertising fulfillment data, and provides support that enables Sales to respond quickly to client opportunities. This role coordinates cross-functional communication, oversees operational priorities, and ensures project work is completed accurately, efficiently, and timely.The Specialist also owns key reporting processes and dashboards, supports workflow management, quality assurance, process documentation, and collaborates on continuous process improvement. By developing expertise in Crain's advertising systems, products, and fulfillment processes, this role identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and support scalable growth across the organization.LocationPreference is to work onsite 3 days a week from one of our offices: Chicago, New York City, Detroit, Cleveland, Grand Rapids or Houston. Own the Revenue Operations support queue by assessing business priorities, determining appropriate resolution paths, coordinating cross‑functional resources, and driving timely issue resolution while identifying opportunities for operational improvement.Develop, maintain and improve departmental documentation, standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and knowledge resources.Support quality assurance, troubleshooting, testing, and operational readiness for new products, technologies, and system enhancements.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on strategic projects, product launches, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives by managing deliverables, recommending enhancements and ensuring successful adoptionTechnical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceJira or similarSharePoint or knowledge management platformsWorkflow documentation toolsMicrosoft Power Point Google Ad Manager fundamentals (training provided)Naviga fundamentals (training provided)Digital advertising conceptsProject coordination toolsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.2+ years of experience in advertising operations, digital media, marketing operations, business operations, or project coordination.Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.Interest in advertising technology, digital publishing, and operational excellence.Desire to learn technical systems and build expertise across Revenue Operations.This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.Pay Transparency Disclosure:The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000.The final salary…

The Advertising Operations Specialist Serves as an operational partner to Sales and cross-functional business teams, to prioritize work, resolve operational challenges, coordinate projects, and provide analytics and insights that help inform sales and other business partners. The Specialist provides operational guidance, pertinent advertising fulfillment data, and provides support that enables Sales to respond quickly to client opportunities. This role coordinates cross-functional communication, oversees operational priorities, and ensures project work is completed accurately, efficiently, and timely.The Specialist also owns key reporting processes and dashboards, supports workflow management, quality assurance, process documentation, and collaborates on continuous process improvement. By developing expertise in Crain's advertising systems, products, and fulfillment processes, this role identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and support scalable growth across the organization.LocationPreference is to work onsite 3 days a week from one of our offices: Chicago, New York City, Detroit, Cleveland, Grand Rapids or Houston. Own the Revenue Operations support queue by assessing business priorities, determining appropriate resolution paths, coordinating cross‑functional resources, and driving timely issue resolution while identifying opportunities for operational improvement.Develop, maintain and improve departmental documentation, standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and knowledge resources.Support quality assurance, troubleshooting, testing, and operational readiness for new products, technologies, and system enhancements.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on strategic projects, product launches, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives by managing deliverables, recommending enhancements and ensuring successful adoptionTechnical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceJira or similarSharePoint or knowledge management platformsWorkflow documentation toolsMicrosoft Power Point Google Ad Manager fundamentals (training provided)Naviga fundamentals (training provided)Digital advertising conceptsProject coordination toolsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.2+ years of experience in advertising operations, digital media, marketing operations, business operations, or project coordination.Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.Interest in advertising technology, digital publishing, and operational excellence.Desire to learn technical systems and build expertise across Revenue Operations.This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.Pay Transparency Disclosure:The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000.The final salary…

The Production Coordinator will support the Advertising Solutions team by managing the execution of sponsored video and podcast campaigns. Responsibilities include coordinating pre-production planning, managing production assets, and assisting with social media content creation across various digital platforms.

Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote. A “remote” role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Crain Communications is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support integrated marketing campaigns for its portfolio including Ad Age, Automotive News and Modern Healthcare. You will coordinate timelines, assets and deliverables, and collaborate with Marketing, Creative and Events teams to execute campaigns across email, web, social and digital advertising. The role reports to a Senior Marketing Manager and emphasizes project coordination, campaign logistics and data‑driven optimization in a

Position: Product Manager, Subscription Growth & AI-Driven Platforms Crain Communications is looking for an experienced Product Manager to enhance subscriber conversion and monetization across media brands. The role involves leading product development and working closely with engineering, marketing, and analytics teams.The ideal candidate should have a solid background in subscription platforms and be comfortable using AI to innovate product solutions. Responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle, collaborating on strategic initiatives, and improving decision-making systems.#J-18808-Ljbffr