CTV Publisher Partnerships Lead

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AdTech business development professional to drive Connected TV (CTV) supply growth across the US market. In this fully remote, independent contractor role, you will build strategic relationships with smart TV manufacturers, streaming device providers, and leading CTV and Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) publishers. Leveraging your existing industry network, you will secure long-term monetization partnerships and unlock new revenue opportunities through innovative advertising technology. You will collaborate closely with European supply and CTV leadership, leading commercial negotiations and coordinating partner integrations from initial engagement through sustained growth. The role combines entrepreneurial autonomy with international teamwork in a fast-moving, data-driven environment. It is an opportunity to shape the company's US CTV presence while helping publishers maximize audience monetization through transparent, AI-powered advertising solutions.

• Professional Experience: At least five years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial roles within AdTech or digital media, including a minimum of two to three years focused on the US Connected TV market.

• Established Industry Network: Existing, active relationships with decision-makers at CTV OEMs and/or major CTV and FAST app publishers. The ability to secure meetings with senior monetization, business development, or partnership leaders is essential.

• CTV and AdTech Expertise: Strong understanding of the CTV advertising ecosystem, including supply-side platforms (SSPs), demand-side platforms (DSPs), server-side ad insertion (SSAI), Video Ad Serving Template (VAST), ad pods, app-ads.txt, and advertising supply chain transparency.

• Commercial and Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated success identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and closing partnerships that generate measurable revenue. Ability to communicate technical and commercial value propositions clearly to senior stakeholders.

• Account Growth and Performance Management: Experience managing strategic partnerships beyond initial contract signature, including onboarding coordination, performance monitoring, revenue optimization, and expansion into new products, formats, or markets.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously as a 1099 independent contractor in a fully remote environment. Able to manage priorities independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team based in Europe.

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to translate market intelligence and performance data into practical business decisions. Comfortable prioritizing high-impact opportunities and applying the 80/20 principle to maximize results.

• AI and Operational Fluency: A proactive, AI-oriented approach to work, with the ability to use modern AI tools and develop structured workflows, documentation, and logical processes that improve operational efficiency and execution quality.

• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust, challenge established practices constructively, and work effectively across cultures and time zones. A collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven approach is essential.

• Work Arrangement: Based in the United States and able to work remotely while maintaining effective collaboration with European leadership and cross-functional teams. The position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement.