Director of Linear Broadcast Ad Operations

Job description

The HTV Charlotte Ad Operations team supports Hearst Television’s 35 stations nationwide by managing the execution, accuracy, and delivery of advertising campaigns across linear and digital platforms. Ad Operations serve as the operational backbone of the revenue engine overseeing order entry, inventory management, advertising copy, log production ensuring campaigns run as sold. The Director of Ad Operations leads the team’s day-to-day operations while improving how we work. This role focuses on building better processes, structuring the team for success, and partnering across the business to support revenue. This role requires in-office presence a minimum of four days per week. What You’ll Do: Leadership, Team Management, Collaboration: Lead and develop a team of senior managers and their expanded teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture Set clear expectations and create an environment where people can grow, take ownership, and do their best work Serve as the primary escalation point for complex operational and personnel challenges Work closely with Sales, Finance, and other departments to keep operations running smoothly Strategy & Operational Excellence: Evalu...