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ReachMobi

Monetization Lead - HYBRID

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site

$157K/yr

Design and execute scalable monetization models, including IAP, ad monetization, and subscriptions, to maximize revenue and enhance user LTV. * Innovative Revenue Opportunities: Explore non ...

Roku

Engineering Manager, Ad Serving

Boston, MA · On-site

$360K - $440K/yr

The Ad Serving team designs, builds, deploys, and operates Roku's Supply-Side, Ad Mediation, and Demand-Side platforms, which sit at the core of Roku's ad monetization and are critical to the ...

ReachMobi

Monetization Lead - HYBRID

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site +1

$157K/yr

Design and execute scalable monetization models, including IAP, ad monetization, and subscriptions, to maximize revenue and enhance user LTV. * Innovative Revenue Opportunities: Explore non ...

ReachMobi

Monetization Lead - HYBRID

Bonita Springs, FL · On-site

$157K/yr

Design and execute scalable monetization models, including IAP, ad monetization, and subscriptions, to maximize revenue and enhance user LTV. * Innovative Revenue Opportunities: Explore non ...

Roku

Engineering Manager, Ad Serving

New York, NY · On-site

$360K - $440K/yr

The Ad Serving team designs, builds, deploys, and operates Roku's Supply-Side, Ad Mediation, and Demand-Side platforms, which sit at the core of Roku's ad monetization and are critical to the ...

Air Apps

Product Growth Specialist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

The Role As a Monetization Specialist , you will play a pivotal role in scaling Air Apps' growth by owning both subscription and ad monetization strategies across our mobile app portfolio. You'll ...

Roku

Engineering Manager, Ad Serving

New York, NY · On-site

$360K - $440K/yr

The Ad Serving team designs, builds, deploys, and operates Roku's Supply-Side, Ad Mediation, and Demand-Side platforms, which sit at the core of Roku's ad monetization and are critical to the ...

Roku

Engineering Manager, Ad Serving

Boston, MA · On-site

$360K - $440K/yr

The Ad Serving team designs, builds, deploys, and operates Roku's Supply-Side, Ad Mediation, and Demand-Side platforms, which sit at the core of Roku's ad monetization and are critical to the ...

Telly, Inc.

Head of Ad Operations

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$240K - $280K/yr

You will own operational monetization performance across the advertising stack, including yield ... Ad Operations Leadership * Serve as the single accountable owner of the Ad Operations function.

Telly, Inc.

Head of Ad Operations

$240K - $280K/yr

You will own operational monetization performance across the advertising stack, including yield ... Ad Operations Leadership * Serve as the single accountable owner of the Ad Operations function.

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How much do ad monetization jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for ad monetization in the United States is $19.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ad Monetization vs Ad Operations?

AspectAd MonetizationAd Operations
Primary FocusMaximizing revenue from ad inventoryManaging and optimizing ad campaigns and inventory
Skills RequiredData analysis, ad tech platforms, revenue strategiesCampaign management, ad trafficking, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentMarketing, product teams, ad tech platformsAd networks, publishers, digital media teams

Ad Monetization focuses on strategies to increase revenue from ads, while Ad Operations handles the execution, management, and optimization of ad campaigns. Both roles are essential in digital advertising but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

What is ad monetization?

Ad monetization refers to the process of generating revenue by displaying advertisements within digital content, such as websites, mobile apps, or videos. Businesses and creators partner with ad networks or platforms to serve ads to their audience, earning money based on impressions, clicks, or other user interactions. Effective ad monetization strategies balance user experience with maximizing revenue by choosing the right ad formats and placements. This practice is common among publishers, app developers, and content creators looking to earn income from their digital properties.

What are some common challenges faced in an Ad Monetization role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Ad Monetization often encounter challenges such as balancing user experience with revenue goals, adapting to frequent changes in ad technology, and navigating complex relationships with multiple ad partners. Addressing these challenges requires staying updated on industry trends, regularly analyzing performance data to optimize placements, and maintaining clear communication with both internal product teams and external partners. Continuous learning and flexibility are key traits for success in this fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ad Monetization Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ad Monetization Specialist, you need a solid understanding of digital advertising, analytics, and revenue optimization, often supported by a degree in marketing, business, or related fields. Familiarity with ad serving platforms (like Google Ad Manager), programmatic advertising tools, and data analysis systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills help you interpret data trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are essential for maximizing ad revenue, ensuring optimal user experience, and supporting business growth in a competitive digital landscape.
What are the most commonly searched types of Ad Monetization jobs? The most popular types of Ad Monetization jobs are:
Infographic showing various Ad Monetization job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,232 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Yield & Monetization Analyst (Contract)

Character.ai

Redwood City, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About the role
Character is building one of the most engaged consumer AI products in the world, and we're scaling the advertising business that helps fund it. Our core programmatic infrastructure is already in place. We're bringing on a Yield & Monetization Analyst on a contract basis to strengthen the analytical and operational layer on top of it working hand in hand with our Data team and the rest of the monetization function.
This is a role for someone who is fluent in advertising technology and the programmatic advertising ecosystem: you'll partner with the Data Science team to define the audience segments that drive pricing, maintain a disciplined weekly cadence for monitoring and adjusting price floors, and keep ad monetization in lockstep with our broader initiatives including subscriptions, and one time purchases so the strategies reinforce one another rather than compete. You'll work alongside our existing monetization teams who handle the underlying ad-stack architecture and implementation; your focus is segmentation, floor governance, and cross-functional alignment.
What success looks like
We expect this role to deliver:
  • A segmentation framework, built with the Data Science team, that breaks inventory and audiences into meaningful cohorts (geo, device, surface, engagement / session depth, user tenure) and feeds directly into pricing and demand strategy.
  • A standing weekly price-floor review running smoothly geo-tiered Unified Pricing Rules monitored, adjusted, and documented against fill and eCPM, with a clear audit trail of changes and outcomes.
  • Ad monetization decisions are visibly coordinated with subscriptions and other monetization initiatives, ad load, segment treatment, and floor strategy aligned to LTV and user experience so the lines complement rather than cannibalize each other.
  • A reporting view that connects segments → floor changes → revenue outcomes, legible to Monetization team, Data Science team, and leadership.

What you'll do
  • Partner with various internal and external stakeholders to define and continuously refine audience and inventory segments, and translate those cohorts into actionable targeting and pricing strategy.
  • Own a weekly price-floor governance cadence: review geo-tiered Unified Pricing Rules against performance, propose and apply adjustments, and track the fill / eCPM impact of every change.
  • Stay in lockstep with broader company monetization initiatives aligning ad strategy, ad load, and segment treatment with LTV, conversion, and user-experience goals, and adjusting on the fly should cannibalization risk be identified.
  • Monitor daily and weekly revenue, investigate anomalies and discrepancies, and run structured A/B tests to validate floor and segment changes.
  • Build and maintain dashboards that tie segment performance, floor movements, and demand-source behavior to revenue, partnering with Data on instrumentation and attribution.
  • Support demand integrations (AdX / Open Bidding, Amazon TAM) in partnership with the monetization owner and Engineering, contributing the analytical lens.
  • Help translate findings into clear recommendations and briefings for Monetization, Data, and leadership stakeholders.

What you'll bring
  • 4+ years in yield management, ad operations, revenue / monetization analytics, or publisher monetization, with a strong analytical core.
  • Demonstrated experience with audience / inventory segmentation and cohort analysis, and comfort working closely with a data team; SQL and BI tooling (e.g. Looker, Tableau) a strong plus.
  • Hands-on Google Ad Manager fluency, especially Unified Pricing Rules and floor management, plus a solid grasp of the programmatic ecosystem (AdX / Open Bidding, header bidding, SSP / DSP / RTB).
  • Understanding of hybrid monetization - how ad-supported and subscription / paid models interact, and how to balance ad revenue against LTV and retention.
  • A disciplined, cadence-driven operator who can run a reliable weekly review and keep a clear audit trail of decisions.
  • Strong communication - able to make segment and floor analysis legible to both technical and business stakeholders, and to coordinate across functions.
  • Self-directed and outcome-oriented, comfortable owning a defined scope and delivering within a fixed term.

About Character.AI
Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.
In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year-a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.
Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!
At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

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