Ad Partnerships Manager

Philo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Professional development stipend

Home office stipend

Office commuter benefits

Gympass

Job summary

Philo is seeking a Manager, Advertising Partnerships to maximize ad sales revenue and support programmatic partnerships and direct sales teams. You will manage and grow programmatic, reseller, and data-driven advertising partnerships, driving revenue growth and ensuring successful advertising initiatives.

You will lead partnerships with DSPs/SSPs, assist in contract negotiations, and oversee trafficking, optimization, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in programmatic advertising.
• Experience with SSP trafficking and campaign/deal management.
• Familiarity with ad ops workflows and ad server trafficking.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with advertising partners (DSPs, SSPs, resellers).
• Support contract negotiations and deal structuring for programmatic and reseller agreements.
• Lead day-to-day programmatic trafficking within SSPs; manage floor pricing and targeting.
• Advise on inventory availability and campaign lifecycle from proposal to delivery.
• Collaborate with Ad Operations to implement deals in the ad server.
• Monitor partner performance and identify opportunities to optimize.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of partners across channels.
• Coordinate with finance, marketing, product, and legal to align initiatives.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

DSP/SSP knowledge

Technical liaison

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent contributor

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Ad Server platforms

DSPs/SSPs

AI tools (Claude/Gemini)

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Advertising Partnerships to join our team at Philo, a leading vMVPD. As a Manager, Advertising Partnerships at Philo, you will help maximize ad sales revenue and support our programmatic partnerships & direct sales team. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Act as a technical and account management resource for the direct sales team, advising on inventory availability, targeting capabilities, and supporting campaign lifecycle management from proposal through delivery
• 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
• Provide regular reporting on partner performance, revenue growth, and operational health
• Stay current on industry trends, ad tech developments, and best practices, sharing insights with internal teams and partners

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, with hands‑on experience in SSP trafficking and campaign/deal management
• Strong technical understanding of programmatic infrastructure, including DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, deal/PMP setup, and floor pricing mechanics
• Experience supporting or coordinating ad server trafficking for direct‑sold campaigns, or strong familiarity with ad ops workflows
• Comfort operating as a technical liaison between sales, ad operations, and external partners
• Strong understanding of CTV and experience working with premium video inventory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and act on data
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, exciting environment while maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality work.
• 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.

About Philo

At Philo, we're a company that puts people first—both our subscribers and our team. We empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting one another in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion, with transparency and openness as fundamental parts of our culture.

We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. We believe that a diverse range of voices and perspectives enables us to innovate faster and create the best experiences for our subscribers. Philo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to supporting every candidate and employee. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please email [e-mail] and we'll work with you to meet your needs.

Philo offers 70+ top‑rated networks streaming live and on‑demand, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HISTORY, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and more. It also includes all the groundbreaking originals and blockbuster movies available with AMC+ and access to HBO Max Basic With Ads and discovery+. Our extensive library boasts over 85,000 titles, and our unlimited DVR allows users to save their favorite shows and movies for up to a year, skipping ads for a seamless viewing experience. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast.

Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA. Our leadership team includes alums from HBO, Tubi, and Meraki, and is backed by NEA and industry partners like Warner Brothers Discovery, Viacom, AMC, and A&E.

Join us at Philo and be part of a team that's shaping the future of TV!

Compensation

• Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Chicago: $130K - $160K
• Texas, Florida: $120K - $150K

Benefits

• Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay)
• 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)
• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
• Free Gympass subscription — an all‑in‑one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.