Programmatic Platform Partner

Job Description

In this role, you will:

• Act as primary representative of The Washington Post with the programmatic leadership of programmatic platforms, such as Supply Side Platforms and Demand Side Platforms.
• Help to contribute to and represent Washington Post thought leadership within the programmatic advertising industry.
• Identify areas of potential programmatic revenue growth for the Washington Post and develop strategies and account plans to help deliver on this potential.
• Act as a conduit between programmatic platform needs and The Washington Post's product and pricing teams. Ensure that WaPo's products and pricing strategies remain fit for purpose within the wider programmatic industry.
• Collaborate with The Washington Post's product marketing team to ensure programmatic sales narratives and collateral stay relevant to ever-changing market requirements.
• Support our global client team on sales calls that encompass programmatic opportunities.
• Help to develop programmatic sales capabilities among the wider sales organization.

For the role you have:

• 3+ years as a programmatic sales specialist.
• A deep book of senior contacts in within the programmatic ad tech companies.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), to ensure key internal and external stakeholders remain informed and engaged.
• A bias toward action, the ability to take initiative, and the flexibility to pivot approach in the face of fast changing business conditions.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, as well as the ability to develop unique narratives in collaboration with internal marketing stakeholders.
• The ability to travel, once possible.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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