Global Programmatic Strategy Manager

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible work schedule

Charity Day

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. is hiring for a role in their HGS Programmatic Sales team based in London, England. This position focuses on developing high-value solutions for advertisers while working collaboratively with global teams to drive growth in programmatic revenues.

The role requires strong digital and programmatic advertising experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and proficiency in tools like Google Ad Manager.

Benefits include a comprehensive health plan, gym memberships, and a workplace pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or client-facing roles.
• Knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver revenue growth across agencies and clients.
• Support campaign management and reporting.
• Troubleshoot deal activations with internal teams.

Skills

Commercial / client facing experience

Digital advertising experience

Programmatic experience

Troubleshooting skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools

Google Ad Manager

PMP/PG deal understanding

Job description

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 - salary depends on experience and will be assessed inline with candidate's skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role

The HGS Programmatic Sales team creates high value solutions for advertisers by engaging the key audiences of Hearsts premium sites through optimised media placements. Working closely to support the HGS Sales teams, the wider Global and Hearst partner publishers by collaboratively delivering the best of breed client service and strategic vision to drive growth in programmatic revenues.

Main Duties

• Work with wider team to deliver revenue growth across your agencies and clients in various markets
• Support global activations and pitch preparations for global programmatic campaigns
• Work closely with global markets on pitching programmatic campaigns across Hearst and Hearst partner publishers network worldwide
• Working with internal sales, data, product and TAM teams to build client strategy and activate programmatically
• Deliver results in line with the client's programmatic strategy
• Campaign activation, management and reporting
• Working closely with HGS Sales teams, global operations, data teams and TAM teams to ensure that all deals are set up and transacting correctly
• Support troubleshooting across any deal activations with TAM teams and external agency teams
• Monitor campaign performance with internal TAM teams, PMP spending and delivery and share these insights with the agency and/or client direct programmatic teams to help increase and upsell future programmatic activity with Hearst Global.
• Attend key industry events, where relevant
• To be an ambassador of Hearst and its values

You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.

What We Are Looking For

• Commercial / client facing experience
• Digital advertising experience
• Programmatic experience
• Understanding of programmatic ecosystem
• Troubleshooting skills, with the ability to overcome challenges and problem-solve
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and with a proven ability to handle multiple deliverables with tight deadlines
• Understanding of the programmatic industry and opportunities publishers have
• Have worked with Google Ad Manager and are familiar on how a PMP/PG deal works and ability to troubleshoot deals
• Solid ad tech understanding (both platforms and overall industry)
• Commercial / sales experience (not essential - but great addition)

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in - one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2026958
• Job Category Information Technology (Internal)
• Posting Date 06/19/2026, 01:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 30 Panton Street, LONDON, LONDON, SW1Y 4AJ, GB (Hybrid)