Director, Programmatic Advertising

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The Director, Programmatic Advertising will play a critical leadership role in executing A+E Global Media’s programmatic strategy, supporting revenue growth, and managing key partnerships across the programmatic ecosystem. Reporting to the Vice President, Programmatic Advertising, this role will focus on day-to-day operations, deal execution, partner management, and internal alignment to ensure best-in-class programmatic performance across all platforms.  This position will serve as a key connector between sales, ad operations, data, and external partners to drive scalable, efficient, and innovative monetization solutions. 

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• Manage day-to-day relationships with SSPs, DSPs, and programmatic demand partners.

• Monitor partner performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.

• Assist in onboarding new partners and technologies, including testing and implementation.

• 6–8+ years of experience in digital advertising, with 3–5+ years in programmatic.

• Hands-on experience with SSPs, DSPs, and programmatic deal setup (PMP/PG).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on performance data.

• Experience supporting or executing agency and client programmatic campaigns.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in premium video, OTT, or CTV environments.

• Familiarity with:

  • Identity solutions and targeting frameworks

  • Supply path optimization and auction dynamics

  • Experience working with major SSPs (e.g., FreeWheel, Magnite, Google Ad Manager, etc.)

  • Exposure to HoldCo structures and agency trading desks

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

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