Director, Affiliate Growth & Optimizations, CNBC Select

NBCU Academy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media and entertainment company as the Director of Affiliate Growth & Optimizations. This exciting role focuses on expanding the affiliate business of CNBC Select through strategic link optimizations and partner management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance and negotiate rates, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with fantastic onsite amenities, including a fitness center and gourmet cafeteria. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial content and make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Dry cleaning services

Free shuttle transportation

Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing or partner management within personal finance.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with affiliate networks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee affiliate monetization and optimization across CNBC Select.
• Negotiate rates and evaluate new affiliate partnerships.
• Analyze revenue strategies and recommend optimizations.

Skills

Affiliate Marketing

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Partner Management

Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Director, Affiliate Growth & Optimizations, CNBC Select

• Full-time
• Business Segment: News Group HQ

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company creating world-class content distributed across film, television, streaming, theme parks, and consumer experiences. We own prominent brands including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock. Our mission is to create impactful content reflecting our diverse world and to foster an inclusive culture that attracts talented individuals.

We are planning a significant corporate restructuring, with the spin-off of NBCUniversal's cable networks and digital assets into a new publicly traded company, expected to complete in 2025.

CNBC, a division of NBCUniversal, is a global leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage to over 410 million households worldwide. CNBC Digital reaches over 55 million US unique visitors monthly, offering comprehensive financial news and personal finance content through various digital platforms, including CNBC.com, CNBC PRO, mobile apps, and streaming services.

CNBC Select is the personal finance arm dedicated to delivering high-quality service journalism and consumer advice to help readers make informed financial decisions. Our content is created independently, maintaining high journalistic standards.

Job Description

The Director of Affiliate Growth & Optimizations will work with key stakeholders to expand CNBC Select's affiliate business through link and network optimizations, rate negotiations, and partner management within the financial product and personal finance review space. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial commerce within a personal finance review site or major affiliate network. This role reports to the VP of Commerce for the NBC News Group.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee affiliate monetization and optimization across CNBC Select
• Manage daily operations and partnerships with affiliate networks
• Analyze revenue strategies, monitor performance, and recommend optimizations
• Negotiate rates and evaluate new affiliate partnerships
• Maintain a calendar of commission updates and financial impacts
• Coordinate with legal, analytics, and editorial teams to ensure compliance and effectiveness
• Report progress to cross-functional teams monthly

What We Offer

Based at CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with amenities including:

• Onsite fitness center and group classes
• Gourmet cafeteria
• Dry cleaning and shoe shining services
• Free shuttle transportation to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City

We value our employees' wellbeing and offer benefits tailored to individual needs. More details are available on our careers site.

Additional Information

This role is initially as an NBCU employee, with a potential transition to SpinCo in the future. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in marketing, business, or partner management within personal finance or affiliate networks, along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Strong data analysis, Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments are essential. Candidates must submit resumes via nbcunicareers.com and have unrestricted US work authorization. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days in the office weekly. Equal opportunity employment policies apply, with accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.