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SVP, Global Publisher Development

New York, NY ยท On-site

$297K - $350K/yr

OpenX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Global Publisher Development to lead our publisher-facing Business Development (sales) and Account Management teams. This high ...

SVP, Global Publisher Development

New York, NY ยท On-site

$297K - $350K/yr

OpenX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Global Publisher Development to lead our publisher-facing Business Development (sales) and Account Management teams. This high ...

SVP, Global Publisher Development

New York, NY ยท On-site

$297K - $350K/yr

OpenX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Global Publisher Development to lead our publisher-facing Business Development (sales) and Account Management teams. This high ...

Business Development Director

New York, NY ยท On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

This executive will represent OpenX to leading CTV publishers, streaming platforms, broadcasters ... The Business Development Senior Director is a senior member of the Publisher Development team and ...

Business Development Director

New York, NY ยท Remote

$140K - $165K/yr

This executive will represent OpenX to leading CTV publishers, streaming platforms, broadcasters ... The Business Development Senior Director is a senior member of the Publisher Development team and ...

Business Development Director

New York, NY ยท On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

This executive will represent OpenX to leading CTV publishers, streaming platforms, broadcasters ... The Business Development Senior Director is a senior member of the Publisher Development team and ...

Qualifications & Experience * 3-5+ years of experience in Account Management, Publisher Development, or a related role within the digital media or advertising technology industry. Key Competencies

Publisher

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

Create and present Editorial Development plans to societies and editorial boards as appropriate ... Publishing or transferable professional experience * Understanding of academic journals publishing ...

Publisher

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

Create and present Editorial Development plans to societies and editorial boards as appropriate ... Publishing & Content Nearest Major Market: Manhattan Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

We're looking for an experienced publisher development professional to create and expand new strategic partnerships with the biggest and best online publishers. The successful candidate will have 5 ...

Create and present Editorial Development plans to societies and editorial boards as appropriate ... Publishing or transferable professional experience * Understanding of academic journals publishing ...

Publisher Development * Publisher Technology * Publisher Onboarding * Publisher Operations * Product Management * Programmatic Sales * Revenue Operations * Yield Management What you can expect in ...

Owning strategy development and execution for assigned journals, ensuring alignment with portfolio goals and key publishing metrics. * Monitoring industry trends and conduct competitive analysis to ...

Programmatic Analyst

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$72K - $120K/yr

Partner with Publisher Development and other cross-functional teams to investigate performance fluctuations, identify monetization opportunities, and diagnose root causes. * Provide data-backed ...

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How much do publisher development jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for publisher development in the United States is $29.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is publisher development?

Publisher Development refers to the process of building and maintaining relationships with publishers, typically in the digital advertising and media industry. Professionals in this role work to expand a company's network of publisher partners, negotiate deals, optimize revenue opportunities, and ensure that publishers are satisfied with the services provided. The goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships that help publishers monetize their content and help the company grow its inventory and reach. Publisher Development teams often collaborate with sales, marketing, and technical teams to provide comprehensive support to publishers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a publisher development professional?

To thrive in Publisher Development, you need strong negotiation, relationship management, and analytical skills, often coupled with a background in digital media, marketing, or business. Familiarity with ad tech platforms, programmatic advertising systems, and CRM tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for building mutually beneficial partnerships, optimizing revenue, and adapting to the fast-evolving digital advertising landscape.

What are some common challenges faced in publisher development roles and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Publisher Development often encounter challenges such as building strong relationships with diverse publishers, staying updated on rapidly evolving ad technology, and negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships. Navigating differences in publisher needs or expectations and aligning them with company goals requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Staying proactive by regularly attending industry events, continuously learning about digital advertising trends, and fostering open, transparent communication can help overcome these challenges and drive successful collaborations.

What is the difference between Publisher Development vs Ad Operations?

AspectPublisher DevelopmentAd Operations
Primary FocusBuilding relationships with publishers, acquiring new partners, optimizing revenue streamsManaging ad campaigns, troubleshooting, ensuring ad delivery and performance
Skills & CredentialsSales, negotiation, industry knowledge, analyticsTechnical skills, analytics, campaign management tools
Work EnvironmentBusiness development, client-facing, strategic planningTechnical, data-driven, operational tasks

Publisher Development focuses on expanding publisher partnerships and revenue growth through relationship-building and strategic initiatives. In contrast, Ad Operations handles the technical execution, management, and optimization of ad campaigns. Both roles are essential in the digital advertising ecosystem but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Publisher Development job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,196 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Senior Publisher Development Manager I

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

Connexity, Inc.
Software Developmentย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage, retain, and grow a portfolio of publisher accounts through proactive engagement and evaluation of long-term strategic objectives.

  • Upsell clients on growth tools and develop strategic plans to drive revenue, meet KPIs, and achieve operational excellence.

  • Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, collaborate with analytics teams for optimization, and prepare quarterly business reviews.


Job description

The Senior Publisher Account Manager I, Connexity is based in LA and owns and develops a portfolio of CNX and SKM Publisher clients ensuring full utilization of the Skimlinksโ€™ and Connexity services and platform.

Responsibilities
  • Manage, retain and accelerate growth of accounts through highly pro-active client engagement including the evaluation of Publishersโ€™ long term strategic objectives
  • Upsell your Publishers on Skimlinks/Connexity growth tools within your portfolio to increase revenue
  • Develop strategic plans for client portfolio to drive revenue growth, deliver on KPIs and achieve operational excellence
  • Become a key strategic partner to top tier publishers
  • Identify and create new value opportunity with top tier publishers
  • Identify opportunities to align our current or potential product offerings with the goals and themes of top tier publishers
  • Closely monitor and evaluate campaign performance. Work closely with analytics team on campaign strategy and optimizations
  • Resolve account issues pro-actively and expediently; work cross departmentally for issue resolution when needed
  • Provide marketplace feedback and competitive intelligence to internal groups to improve and enhance product offerings
  • Attend tradeshows/conferences to evangelize our value proposition to new and existing clients
  • Utilize internal and Salesforce dashboards to understand progress against targets and how to reach them
  • Present quarterly business reviews for top Publishers
  • Regularly analyze data around how a Publisher is performing, benchmarking them against their competitors and providing suggestions for how they can grow
  • Compile and analyze Publisher reports in regards to activities with specific merchants
  • Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure seamless implementation of Skimlinks technology
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of account management and new business acquisition experience with a proven track record within a structured sales environment
  • Solid understanding of the advertising, affiliate, paid search, online publishing or media industry
  • Understanding of CPC and CPA cost models and KPIs associated with Publisher ecosystem (revenue per redirect, revenue per session, conversion, cost of sale, etc.)
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating, relationship building and account management
  • Strong analytic, quantitative and technical aptitude with great attention to detail
  • Driven to help publishers find growth opportunity
  • Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable with a proven track record of exceeding goals
  • Salesforce/Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint
  • BA/BS Degree

Voted โ€œBest Places to Work,โ€ our culture is driven by self-starters, team players, and visionaries. Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, and EU. We offer top benefits including flexible time off, paid holidays, competitive comp, team events and more!

  • Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
  • Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
  • Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources
  • Equity

We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that weโ€™re all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.

OTE Pay Range

$115,000 - $130,00 USD

This position is hybrid, with 2 in-office days per week in our Santa Monica office.

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