Sr. Analyst, Digital Partnerships

ION Media Networks, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Senior Analyst, Digital Partnerships to optimize monetization platforms and partner-managed revenue channels.

You will lead cross-functional efforts to maximize revenue, ensure policy compliance, and strengthen relationships with key partners such as YouTube/Google. You will analyze performance data, drive monetization strategies, and coordinate with Content, Product, Sales, Ad Operations, and other teams to identify opportunities and risks for digital

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with external platform partners and clients.

Skills

Digital ad operations

Platform monetization

Video operations

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you ready to drive revenue growth and operational excellence in the fast-paced world of digital media? We're looking for a strategic, results-driven Senior Analyst, Digital Partnerships to lead the optimization of our digital monetization platforms and partner-managed revenue channels. In this role, you'll be at the intersection of technology, revenue strategy, and cross-functional collaboration—maximizing performance, solving complex challenges, and ensuring our digital operations align with business priorities and brand safety standards. If you thrive on turning data into action, building strong partnerships, and leading initiatives that directly impact the bottom line, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact at Scripps.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external platform partners or clients serving as key operational contact.
• Lead day-to-day platform performance, revenue activity, and compliance requirements for assigned digital monetization platforms, accounts, or partner channels.
• Support the development, implementation, and refinement of monetization strategies to improve revenue yield, operational efficiency, content monetization, rights management, brand safety, and policy compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex platform, policy, delivery, reporting, or monetization issues; assess root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key platform and technology partners, including YouTube/Google, serving as a primary liaison to drive revenue growth, platform optimization, content monetization, and partner success.
• Provide timely reporting and analysis to cross-functional teams that connects platform performance, revenue trends, audience behavior, inventory performance, and partner updates to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Content, Product, Sales, Ad Operations, and other stakeholders to identify and execute new monetization opportunities, evaluate emerging platform capabilities, and support business development initiatives that advance Scripps' digital revenue strategy.
• Maintain a consistent operating rhythm with external platform or technology partners by coordinating updates, tracking follow-through, and communicating changes that may affect revenue, workflows, or compliance.
• Support cross-functional projects related to platform launches, monetization tools, workflow improvements, reporting enhancements, or partner initiatives.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and best-practice guidance to support consistency, accountability, and scalability across accounts or platforms.
• Act as a resource for less experienced team members by providing guidance on complex issues, reviewing work for accuracy, and sharing platform knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Advanced skill with digital ad operations, platform monetization, video operations, or a related digital media role with a track record of increasing responsibility.
• Strong understanding of platform policies, partner requirements, brand safety, rights management, and compliance impacts.
• Ability to analyze complex performance data and translate insights into revenue-focused recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex, ambiguous, or non-routine issues independently.
• Project leadership skills, including cross-functional coordination, stakeholder influence, and initiative execution.
• Clear communication skills for technical, operational, business, and leadership audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external platform or technology partners.
• Ability to mentor others and promote consistent practices across teams or accounts.

#LI-SM2 #LI-Remote

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve.We are intentional about creating anenvironmentwhereemployees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspiredto reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.