Philo

Ad Partnerships Manager

Brooklyn, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

The Manager of Advertising Partnerships will be responsible for managing and growing programmatic, reseller and data-driven advertising partnerships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring the success of our advertising initiatives.
We empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting one another in pursuing shared goals.
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new advertising partners, including demand-side platforms (DSPs), supply-side platforms (SSPs), resellers, and data and measurement vendors
Support contract negotiations and deal structuring for programmatic and reseller agreements, partnering with senior leadership on strategic or high-value terms
Lead day-to-day programmatic trafficking within SSP platforms, including deal setup, floor pricing, targeting parameters, and troubleshooting delivery or discrepancy issues
Partner with Ad Operations to support deals through the implementation process in the ad server.
Monitor and analyze ad partner performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize performance
Maintain an up-to-date database of existing and new partners across programmatic and reseller channels
Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, marketing, product, and legal to ensure that advertising initiatives are aligned with the company's overall strategy
Stay current on industry trends, ad tech developments, and best practices, sharing insights with internal teams and partners
As a Manager, Advertising Partnerships at Philo, you will help maximize ad sales revenue and support our programmatic partnerships & direct sales team.

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, with hands-on experience in SSP trafficking and campaign/deal management
Experience supporting or coordinating ad server trafficking for direct-sold campaigns, or strong familiarity with ad ops workflows
Strong understanding of CTV and experience working with premium video inventory
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and act on data
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, exciting environment while maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality work.
Strong technical understanding of programmatic infrastructure, including DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, deal/PMP setup, and floor pricing mechanics
Comfort operating as a technical liaison between sales, ad operations, and external partners
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
Some exposure to or comfort supporting contract negotiations (not sole ownership of deal-closing)
Comfort using AI tools to accelerate day-to-day work (e.g. Claude/Claude Cowork, Gemini) for tasks like data analysis, reporting, and partner research
Humility, drive, curiosity, and resourcefulness.

Includes annual salary, company stock options, and health benefits.
Salary is determined by experience and location:
401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay)
$2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
$1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)

Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Flexible working hours
Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
$2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
$5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
$1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
Free Gympass subscription - an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Advertising Partnerships to join our team at Philo, a leading vMVPD.

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