Job Details

Marketing Operations Specialist, Ad Platforms Marketing

Cupertino, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

Role Number: 200591601

At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses.

Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes—from small app developers to big, global brands. 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

• Previous experience managing budgets including SOWs, POs, invoicing, accruals, and monthly or quarterly recaps

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of marketing operations, budgeting, and vendor management

• Able to establish rapport, collaborate, and problem solve with designers, writers, producer colleagues, and marketing managers

• Thrives in a detail-orientated, fast-paced workplace

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support effective cross-functional collaboration

• 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 $173,300, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.