Head of Publisher Partnerships

AI Digital is a media execution and ad tech company, headquartered in New York City, that specializes in defragmenting the media supply chain within the overcomplicated digital ad space. With 5+ years of expertise and 130+ team members located across the world, we've built an amazing community based on mutual support, respect, and opportunities for professional growth. We work with the American market only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Strategy: Develop and execute a supply-side strategy that aligns with the network's overall business objectives, including inventory growth, revenue optimization, and publisher relationship management.
• Publisher Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with publishers, websites, app developers, and other supply partners to secure high-quality advertising inventory.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze and optimize the existing supply sources to ensure maximum fill rates, ad viewability, and user engagement while minimizing ad fraud and brand safety issues.
• Negotiation and Contracting: Negotiate favorable terms and agreements with publishers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing, exclusive inventory, and access to premium ad placements.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze supply-side performance metrics, including eCPM, CTR, fill rates, and user demographics.
• Ad Quality Control: Implement and enforce ad quality standards to maintain a high level of user experience and brand safety across the network.
• Ad Format Diversification: Identify and implement new ad formats and technologies to diversify the supply and enhance user engagement.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of supply-side professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure team goals are met.
• Revenue Growth: Work closely with the BizDev and Adops teams to support revenue growth initiatives and develop strategies to attract premium advertisers.

Experience & Skills:

• Fluent English;
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, advertising, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Several years of experience in digital advertising, with a focus on supply-side operations and partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools.
• In-depth knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem, programmatic advertising, and ad tech.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Working Conditions:

• Competitive salary paid in USD;
• Remote work;
• Flexible schedule;
• 10 days of paid sick leave and 21 days of paid annual leave;
• Opportunity for professional growth and development;
• Corporate events (online cooking master classes, yoga, etc.);
• No bureaucracy or micromanagement.