Manager of Affiliate Relations

Job Description

Ampersand is Moving TV Forward™. As the industry’s largest source of combined multiscreen TV inventory and viewership insights, we are changing the way TV is bought and measured. Powered by industry leading aggregated, and with a commitment to protecting personal information, Ampersand gives advertisers true audience first planning, scale in execution, and advanced measurement of their TV investments. Ampersand represents 117M multiscreen households and over 75% of addressable households in the U.S. (64M households). Whether a local or national advertiser, we help clients reach their unique target audience and deliver their stories – anytime, anywhere and on whatever device. Ampersand is owned by Comcast Corporation, Charter Communications, Inc. and Cox Communications.
For more information, please visit Ampersand at www.ampersand.tv
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Ampersand is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Affiliate Relations with a solid background in relationship management and the TV advertising industry in our NYC office. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and nurturing relationships with affiliate partners, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to maximize affiliate partnership value. The ideal candidate is a proactive strategic thinker with exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, capable of aligning affiliate partnerships with business objectives to support growth.
HOW YOU’LL BE CONTRIBUTING:

• Affiliate Partnership Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external affiliate partners, ensuring clear, efficient communication and strong relationship building.
• Relationship Development: Establish and maintain productive, long-term relationships with key affiliate partners, driving ongoing collaboration to align with company goals and priorities.
• Contract Oversight: Manage the tracking, negotiation, and renewal of affiliate agreements, including monitoring contract terms, deadlines, and compliance with agreed-upon terms.
• Business Reviews & Reporting: Lead business review sessions, utilizing standardized templates to deliver insights, strategy, revenue performance, and future industry trends to internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (marketing, sales, data, and finance) to support the successful execution of affiliate initiatives, ensuring alignment across departments.
• Industry Expertise: Stay up to date on industry developments and trends, providing leadership with insights and recommendations on new tools, best practices, and operational improvements that enhance affiliate performance and maintain a competitive edge.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• 5 years of experience in affiliate management, partnership development, or related fields, with a focus on the TV advertising or media industry.
• Strong project management capabilities, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with advanced negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, capable of working across departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior organizational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accountability.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment and managing complex partnerships.

OUR VALUES:

• Trust
• Simplicity
• Bravery
• Inclusivity or Belonging
• Growth
• Balance

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Open company culture where you have the headroom to grow and legroom to run
• Opportunity to join a company revolutionizing the Advertising Technology industry
• Trust worthy, hardworking colleagues
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Management, Sales, Executive Presence, Operations trainings; just to name a few!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous Time Off
• Work/Life balance
• 401k and Company matching
• Commuting benefits
• Other perks

Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Ampersand salary range for this position in the NYC Metro Region. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, experience and performance
The range listed is just one component of Ampersand’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include discretionary annual bonuses and / or overtime, commission, etc., as well as competitive benefits including PTO, medical & dental & vision benefits, 401K with employer match, short & long-term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts.
Salary Range Transparency
This role has a NYC Metro Region base salary of $75,000-$95,000 and discretionary annual bonus.
Ampersand welcomes all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging, equity and diversity.
Ampersand welcomes all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging, equity and diversity.
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