Business Development Representative – CTV & OTT Partnerships

HappyGlobal Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service in New York is seeking a Business Development Representative to help grow our CTV/OTT media partnerships. You will collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities, support partner development, and expand our ecosystem.

This role suits someone early in their career with interest in digital advertising, CTV/OTT, and programmatic media. You will work across time zones and help drive partnership milestones.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in digital advertising, media, programmatic advertising, business development, partnerships, or a related field.
• Internship, academic, or project experience in a relevant area is welcome.
• Familiarity with the CTV/OTT ecosystem is a plus, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of digital advertising concepts such as programmatic advertising, VAST, or OpenRTB is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• CTTV/OTT Partnership Development: support outreach and relationship development with platforms, streaming services, and partners.
• Commercial & Partnership Support: assist senior team with discussions, documentation, and onboarding.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: monitor basic metrics and prepare reports using Excel or Sheets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Sales, Technology, Operations, and other teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development Representative to support the growth of our CTV/OTT media partnerships.

In this role, you will work with internal commercial, technology, and operations teams to identify new media opportunities, support partner development, and help expand our CTV/OTT ecosystem.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is interested in digital advertising, CTV/OTT, programmatic media, and partnership development.

Key Responsibilities

1. CTV/OTT Partnership Development

• • Support outreach and relationship development with CTV/OTT platforms, streaming services, media technology companies, smart TV ecosystems, and programmatic advertising partners.
• • Research and identify emerging media opportunities, including FAST channels, OTT applications, and connected-device ecosystems.
• • Maintain partner information, communication records, and partnership status in internal systems.
• • Conduct basic market research on CTV/OTT trends, players, and business

2. Commercial & Partnership Support

• • Assist senior team members with partnership discussions, commercial documentation, and contract-related processes.
• • Coordinate with technology and operations teams to support the onboarding and implementation of new media partnerships.
• • Help track partnership milestones and follow up on outstanding action items.
• • Support ongoing communication with external partners and internal stakeholders.

3. Data Analysis & Reporting

• • Monitor basic media performance metrics and partnership data.
• • Prepare regular reports and summaries using Excel or Google Sheets.
• • Identify basic performance trends and potential areas for improvement.
• • Escalate more complex issues or optimization opportunities to senior team members.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• • Work closely with Sales, Technology, Operations, and other internal teams to support business and client requirements.
• • Help coordinate internal and external communication to ensure smooth project execution.
• • Maintain clear and organized documentation of partner interactions, projects, and processes.

What We're Looking For

Industry Experience

• • 0–3 years of experience in digital advertising, media, programmatic advertising, business development, partnerships, or a related field.
• • Internship, academic, or project experience in a relevant area is welcome.
• • Familiarity with the CTV/OTT ecosystem is a plus, but not required.
• • Basic knowledge of digital advertising concepts such as programmatic advertising, VAST, or OpenRTB is helpful but not mandatory.

Communication & Commercial Skills

• • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• • Comfortable communicating with external partners and internal teams.
• • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep track of multiple conversations and follow-ups.
• • Comfortable working with Excel or Google Sheets and interpreting basic business or performance data.
• • Able to support commercial discussions and document key information clearly.
• • Curious about digital advertising, streaming media, and the evolving CTV/OTT ecosystem.
• • Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies and industry concepts.
• • Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• • Able to work effectively with colleagues and partners across different time zones.
• • Willing to take ownership of day-to-day tasks and learn both the commercial and operational sides of the business.

Preferred Qualifications

These are nice-to-have qualifications, not requirements:

• • Familiarity with CTV/OTT platforms, SSPs, DSPs, or advertising technology.
• • Exposure to media partnerships or digital advertising operations.
• • Experience working with international teams or cross-border projects.
• • Familiarity with advertising measurement, verification, or related tools.
• • Understanding of CTV advertising formats and emerging streaming media solutions.

Why This Role

This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across CTV/OTT and media technology while working with cross-functional teams in a growing international environment.

If you're interested in the future of streaming media and digital advertising and want to build your career in partnerships and business development, we'd love to hear from