Hybrid Media Buyer & Publisher Partnerships

CJ; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Wellness programs

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Team-building events

Employee referral program

Recognition awards

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental bonding leave

Backup care options

Employee discount program

International SOS program

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

CJ is a leader in performance marketing, connecting brands with publishers to drive revenue and growth. This hybrid role focuses on recruiting and managing publisher relationships, optimizing affiliate spend, and delivering actionable program insights.

You will collaborate with media buyers and planners to execute media plans, build long-term publisher partnerships, and develop scalable processes for network enablement. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational/project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with basic negotiation or relationship-building, such as working with vendors or partners during internships or part‑time roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage and develop publisher relationships on behalf of advertisers, communicating expectations, sharing best practices, disseminating offers and promotions, and providing account updates to an advertiser's growing publisher base.
• Help advertisers maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of their affiliate spend by building and interpreting program performance data
• Coordinate with Media Buyers and Planners to execute Media Plans on behalf of clients managing: budget allocation, ensuring implementation of media, coordinating with affiliate publishers, platform enablement etc.
• Build relationships with long-tail clients (publishers) to foster long-term success
• Identify and classify opportunities by Audience and Buyer types developing materials to promote opportunities internally and externally to clients
• Develop and inform processes for network scale and media enablement

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CJ is a leader in performance marketing, connecting brands with publishers to drive revenue and growth. This hybrid role focuses on recruiting and managing publisher relationships, optimizing affiliate spend, and delivering actionable program insights.

You will collaborate with media buyers and planners to execute media plans, build long-term publisher partnerships, and develop scalable processes for network enablement. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are essential.