Strategic Partnership Lead, Media Trading & Onboarding, D/Cipher

Job Title

Strategic Partnership Lead, Media Trading & Onboarding, D/Cipher

Job Description

About The Position/Candidate | Major goals and objectives and location requirements 

 

We are seeking a Strategic Partnership Lead with deep expertise in media trading and experience working with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will guide the onboarding process for a key partner into our new platform, while also focusing on the long-term relationship. This role requires a blend of partnership management, technical understanding, and media trading knowledge to help guide product and engineering teams in delivering solutions that meet the partner’s needs.

 

This position  is based in New York City, with a hybrid work environment  with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

 

About The Organization:

 

Dotdash Meredith (DDM) is the largest publisher and our D/Cipher intent targeting tool is on the cutting edge of intent-based cookieless targeting solutions. DDM has +40 digital properties and sees 200M Americans monthly across our portfolio of premium, brand-safe content spanning food, home, beauty, style, entertainment, travel, and tech. The D/Cipher team within DDM is a fast-paced, growth-oriented team working to build a better internet that’s not reliant on IDs to find the right consumers, with the right message, at the right time.

 

At Dotdash Meredith, we are driving innovation in digital media and advertising. As we launch a new in-house solution to replace an external partnership, we are looking for a leader to manage this transition while maintaining and growing the strategic partnership over time.

 

About The Positions  Contributions: Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Lead the onboarding of a strategic partner to our new in-house solution, ensuring alignment with partner goals.

• Serve as the primary contact for the strategic partner, building and nurturing a long-term relationship.

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate partner requirements into actionable roadmaps and technical enhancements.

• Develop and implement a media trading strategy that leverages the capabilities of the new platform and maximizes value for both parties.

• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and alignment of partnership objectives.

• Monitor and assess performance, providing ongoing insights and optimizations to enhance the partnership’s success.

• Identify opportunities for growth and innovation within the partnership.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:

• BA or BS preferred and/or equivalent experience in the Digital Media Space.

 

Experience:

• 7+ years experience in media trading, with a solid understanding of digital advertising and programmatic systems.

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Strong relationship management skills, with a proven ability to manage and grow strategic partnerships.

• Technical aptitude to work closely with product and engineering teams, guiding roadmap development based on partner needs.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with onboarding partners in a digital media or ad tech environment.

• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, ad tech, or custom-built media trading platforms.

 

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations