Remote Affiliate Growth & Performance Specialist

829 Studios; Maryland; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Paid time off

401K with match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Healthcare plans

Commuter benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

829 Studios is seeking a results-oriented Affiliate Specialist to join our team. This role supports affiliate strategists with day-to-day program management and platform oversight, balancing recruitment with data attribution and performance optimization.

You will cultivate high-impact partner relationships, ensure technical health of affiliate platforms, and communicate effectively with clients, presenting insights and future initiatives to drive ROI.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of affiliate marketing experience, preferably within an agency.
• Proven track record in driving measurable revenue through performance-based programs.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into client strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to explain technical concepts.
• Relationship-driven approach to nurture key partner connections.
• Experience with major affiliate platforms (Impact, Rakuten, CJ).
• Excellent organizational and multi-program management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own setup, daily management and optimization of affiliate programs.
• Manage weekly partner recruitment, onboarding, and relationship management.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and ROI improvements.
• Serve as a secondary client contact, presenting program performance.
• Maintain deep understanding of affiliate networks and platforms.
• Collaborate with Strategists and Managers for seamless execution.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Partner management

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Platform knowledge

Project coordination

Tools

Impact

Rakuten

CJ Affiliate

Pepperjam/Ascend

AWIN

Job description

829 Studios is seeking a results-oriented Affiliate Specialist to join our team. This role supports affiliate strategists with day-to-day program management and platform oversight, balancing recruitment with data attribution and performance optimization.

You will cultivate high-impact partner relationships, ensure technical health of affiliate platforms, and communicate effectively with clients, presenting insights and future initiatives to drive ROI.