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Stagwell · 3 hours ago

Monetization Manager

positionNYC Metro Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$80K/yr - $100K/yr
date3+ years exp

Stagwell Media Platform is seeking a Monetization Manager to optimize revenue generation across their digital platforms. The role involves managing day-to-day monetization performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to long-term monetization strategies.

Asset Management

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day monetization performance across display (and video, where applicable), with a focus on yield, fill, pricing, and revenue pacing
Monitor inventory utilization and identify opportunities to improve yield through floor pricing, demand mix, and inventory strategy
Partner with ad operations and ad tech teams to troubleshoot delivery issues and resolve revenue-impacting problems quickly
Manage contracts and relationships with SSPs, ad tech vendors, and monetization partners from onboarding through ongoing optimization
Evaluate new vendors, demand sources, and monetization technologies; make data-backed recommendations on testing and adoption
Stay current on programmatic marketplace trends and platform changes that impact publisher revenue
Own revenue reporting and performance analysis across monetization channels
Develop clear, actionable insights that explain revenue trends, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders
Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning efforts with reliable data and analysis
Work closely with editorial, product, and technology teams to ensure monetization strategies align with user experience and editorial integrity
Represent monetization priorities in cross-functional discussions and initiatives
Collaborate with the broader team to share best practices and drive network-wide improvements
Contribute to longer-term monetization strategy, including experimentation with new ad formats, sponsorships, newsletters, or other revenue models
Help document and standardize monetization processes to improve efficiency and scalability as the business grows

Qualification

Digital media monetizationProgrammatic advertisingPrebidGoogle Ad ManagerYield managementAd operationsExcel/SheetsVendor managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starter mindset

Required

3–5 years of experience in digital media monetization, yield management, ad operations, or programmatic strategy
Strong understanding of programmatic advertising ecosystems, including SSPs, DSPs, auctions, and pricing mechanics
Hands-on experience with Prebid and Google Ad Manager (GAM); familiarity with analytics and reporting tools
Highly analytical, with strong Excel/Sheets skills and comfort working with performance data
Proven ability to manage vendors, troubleshoot issues, and execute with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex monetization concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Self-starter mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced media environment

Company

Stagwell

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Stagwell is a private equity firm led by ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
dateFounded in 2015
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.stagwellgroup.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$260M
Key Investors
Carlyle AlpInvest
2021-08-02IPO
2018-08-14Private Equity· $260M

Leadership Team

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Mark Penn
Chairman and CEO
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