Marketing Operations Specialist, Ad Platforms Marketing

Summary

Posted: Feb 14, 2025

Role Number:200591601

Apple is a place where extraordinary people come to do their best work. Every day, we work to create products that enrich people’s lives. For the Ad Platforms group, this means delivering advertising in a way that helps people around the world discover content, supports brands, and protects and respects everyone’s privacy. Join us and become a part of a team driven by values that put consumers first while helping businesses grow! Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. With Apple Search Ads, developers and marketers of all sizes can drive app discovery across the App Store. Display ads on Apple News and Stocks help advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content in a brand-safe environment. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV connect brands with captivated audiences. All with the same unwavering commitment to quality and privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Marketing Operations professional to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the marketing team by managing budgets, coordinating planning efforts, and optimizing internal operations. You will also play a key role in managing external agencies and contractors, ensuring seamless execution of marketing initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about process improvement and operational efficiency, we’d love to hear from you. -Assist with fiscal and quarterly planning and budgeting for marketing organization -Track and update the marketing budget with actual vs. forecasted expenses -Monitor expenses for agency and contractor services to ensure alignment with budget -Coordinate quarterly cross-functional meetings to align teams on marketing plans and updates -Assist in drafting contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs) for new vendors, contractors, and agencies -Assist with agency reviews, facilitating effective working relationships between our agencies and marketing teams -Assist in identifying bottlenecks and process improvements for production team -Maintain and update internal marketing documentation as needed (e.g., process guides, templates) -Occasional help with web and email QA during crunch times -Help guide initiatives in a positive and productive manner. -Partner with marketing colleagues to identify and address critical issues, and remove barriers impeding the success of deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of marketing operations, budgeting, and vendor management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support effective cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing budgets including SOWs, POs, invoicing, accruals, and monthly or quarterly recaps
• Able to establish rapport, collaborate, and problem solve with designers, writers, producer colleagues, and marketing managers
• Thrives in a detail-orientated, fast-paced workplace
• Able to establish expertise in and facilitate a consistent process, while also practicing flexibility and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude
• Ability to handle multiple projects within tight deadlines

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $115,100 and $216,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.