Advertising Operations Intern

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

Our mission is to help brands make their mark in the world. The New York Times Advertising Team comprises 400+ employees globally, with functions stretching from sales to creative to technology and more. We serve every category of business and have direct relationships with the world’s largest brands, offering a range of solutions including: print and digital media; audio; live experiences and events; and custom creative and strategies.

We are seeking an inventive and motivated intern to join the Advertising Operations team. In this role, you will support the daily operations of the Ad Ops department and the execution and optimization of digital advertising campaigns across several platforms. You will support to ensure the success of campaigns by maintaining quality, accuracy, and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Help monitor campaign performance metrics on a daily basis to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for optimization.
• Create wrap reports detailing campaign performance metrics, including impressions, clicks, interactions, and other measurements.
• Conduct data analysis to obtain insights and make data-driven recommendations for campaign optimization.
• Collaborate with the sales and client success teams to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Provide support for ad operations tasks, including billing, ad trafficking, troubleshooting technical issues, and resolving discrepancies.
• Help maintain documentation and standard operating procedures related to campaign management processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship in digital advertising, ad operations, or media planning.
• Familiarity with ad serving platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick Campaign Manager)

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The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:

$20—$20 USD

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