Manager, Advertising Partnerships

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Advertising Partnerships to join our team at Philo, a leading vMVPD. As a Manager, Advertising Partnerships at Philo, you will help maximize the tremendous growth we’re seeing in ad sales overall and support our cutting-edge programmatic-first sales approach. The Manager of Advertising Partnerships will be responsible for managing and growing programmatic, reseller and data-driven advertising partnerships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring the success of our advertising initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities):

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new advertising partners, including demand-side platforms (DSPs), supply-side platforms (SSPs), agencies, resellers, and data and measurement vendors 
• Negotiate and manage advertising deals and contracts, ensuring that they drive revenue and meet the needs of the company and our partners
• Work closely with ad ops to help shepherd deals through the integration process
• Monitor and analyze partner performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize performance
• Maintain an up-to-date database of existing and new partners across programmatic and reseller channels
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, marketing, product, legal, and content/BD to ensure that advertising initiatives are aligned with the company’s overall strategy and goals 
• Provide regular reports and updates to management on partner performance, revenue growth, and partnership development
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and share knowledge and insights with internal teams and partners
• Attend industry events and represent Philo with partners across the advertising ecosystem 

What You'll Bring (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 4+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, with a proven track record of success in managing partnerships and driving revenue growth
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising technologies, including DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, and data/measurement vendors 
• Strong understanding of CTV and experience working with premium video inventory 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• A collaborative nature that thrives when working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, exciting environment while maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality work.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to sell value and not just price.
• Humility, drive, curiosity, and resourcefulness.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Manager of Advertising Partnerships with a passion for driving revenue growth and building strong partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Philo

More about Philo

We strive to build engaging and easy to use streaming apps across a large number of platforms (Android Mobile, Android tablets, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, iOS, Apple TV, and web), while delivering a large variety of content to our users. 

Today there are over 70 channels included in our basic package -- our lineup includes many popular cable networks, like A&E, Accuweather, Animal Planet, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Cheddar, ComedyCentral, CMT, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Game Show Network, Hallmark, HGTV, IFC, INSP,Lifetime, MTV, Newsy, Nickelodeon, OWN, Paramount Network, Sundance, TV One, Vice and VH1. We also offer premium add-on channels from Starz and Epix, and we’re always adding more content!

We’re a company that puts people first — both our subscribers and our team. At Philo, our philosophy is to empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting each other in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion. We believe in having transparency and openness across all parts of the company. We are committed to diversity and inclusion as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV -- we believe that a diverse set of voices and perspectives on our team enables us to innovate faster and create the best experience for our subscribers.

Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, MA. Our leadership team includes a cofounder of Facebook as well as alums of Meraki and HBO. Philo is backed by NEA and industry partners including Discovery, Viacom, AMC, and A&E.

Projected Start Date: ASAP
Status: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, New York or Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA 
Compensation: Includes an annual salary between $130K - $175K depending on experience and location, company stock options and health benefits.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team:

• Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Flexible working hours
• Generous paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• $2000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
• $5250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
• $1250 Annual home office + TV stipend
• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices
• Dog-friendly office
• And much more!

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