About SJC
SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. At SJC, creativity, technology and journalism intersect to deliver content that resonates and performs. From integrated creative studios and advanced ad-tech to a portfolio of iconic media brands, we craft and distribute award-winning stories for audiences and advertisers alike. Partnering with organizations across North America, we build marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower on every platform - from print to emerging digital channels. Our influence - and a 22-year streak on Canada’s Best Managed Companies list - reflects a culture committed to excellence and constant evolution. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com
About the Role
The Ad Operations Campaign Manager will contribute to the Ad Operations (AdOps) Team’s capacity to support the full lifecycle of programmatic and direct-sold solutions and campaigns. This includes ensuring successful campaign delivery through Sales team support, accurate campaign setup, proactive optimizations, insights reporting, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Management & Operations
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across hundreds of campaign bookings to ensure seamless execution, in both traditional reservations and programmatic direct deals.
- Work closely with the AdOps team to maintain an efficient and streamlined end-to-end campaign management process, including integrations and workflows within Google Ad Manager and similar systems.
- Ensure all campaigns deliver according to requirements, adjusting strategies and making performance recommendations in real-time.
- Partner with Sales and AdOps to build robust, client-specific media plans that meet strategic objectives.
Performance Analytics & Reporting
- Create insightful weekly and ad hoc performance reports for the AdOps and Sales teams, clearly communicating results, trends, and optimizations.
- Conduct regular analysis and compile reports to identify and surface opportunities and performance patterns.
- Deliver in-depth analysis of user behavior and campaign metrics across digital domains to guide data-driven decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Support
- Support internal education and enablement efforts to promote best practices in programmatic advertising.
- Support ongoing process improvement and strategic development within the broader ad operations ecosystem. This may involve working closely with the development team in the implementation and advancement of products and solutions.
Other Duties
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives and team growth.
Benefits at SJC:
SJC is committed to the well-being and professional development of its employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to online health & wellness resources through Homewood Health.
- Scholarship program available for employees’ children.
- Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
- A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
- Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
- Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.
- A Workplace Built for Everyone:
SJC Values
- Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
- Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
- Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
- Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
- Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet
Accommodations at SJC
SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you're contacted for an interview and require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable experience, please let our Human Resources team know. We'll handle any information you share with complete confidentiality.
Inclusion at SJC
Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.
