Director, Programmatic Advertising & Partnerships

A&E Networks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 151,297 - 177,018; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k matching

Career opportunities

Job summary

A+E Global Media is seeking a Director, Programmatic Advertising to lead the programmatic monetization strategy, collaborate with sales, ad operations, data and external partners, and drive scalable monetization across platforms.

This role focuses on day-to-day operations, deal execution, partner management, and cross-functional alignment to maximize revenue and performance in a fast-paced media environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in digital advertising, with 3-5+ years in programmatic.
• Hands-on experience with SSPs, DSPs, and programmatic deal setup (PMP/PG).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on performance data.
• Experience supporting or executing agency and client programmatic campaigns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute programmatic monetization strategy across PMP, PG, and open exchange channels.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with SSPs, DSPs, and programmatic demand partners; monitor performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Media Solutions, Distribution, Global Content Sales, and Legal on contracts and deal terms.
• Represent A+E Global Media at industry events and speaking engagements to build the brand.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

SSPs & DSPs

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

FreeWheel

Magnite

Google Ad Manager

Job description

A+E Global Media is seeking a Director, Programmatic Advertising to lead the programmatic monetization strategy, collaborate with sales, ad operations, data and external partners, and drive scalable monetization across platforms.

This role focuses on day-to-day operations, deal execution, partner management, and cross-functional alignment to maximize revenue and performance in a fast-paced media environment.