Director of Programmatic Partnerships

Future is looking for a commercially guided Director of Programmatic Partnerships to lead our partner management team and lead revenue growth across our portfolio of sites. You will be central to shaping our programmatic strategy, strengthening vendor relationships, and unlocking new monetization opportunities within the ad tech ecosystem. You will oversee a team of partner managers and act as Future's senior representative with SSPs, DSPs, exchanges, and technology partners.

What you'll do

You will report to the Vice President, Programmatic & Yield

Lead, coach, and scale the partner management team, driving accountability, performance, and professional growth.

Develop a programmatic strategy alongside our UK and US programmatic sales leadership that delivers sustainable revenue growth, yield improvements, and innovative monetization opportunities. Build partnerships across SSPs, DSPs, exchanges, and data providers — negotiating terms, running structured evaluations, and driving measurable return on investment.

Represent Future externally at industry events and partner meetings, enhancing visibility and strengthening our market position.

Collaborate with ad operations, sales, product, and finance teams to align programmatic projects with broader revenue goals.

Use data-driven insights to optimize performance (traffic, yield, fill) and guide decision-making.

Report on partnership performance, identifying opportunities to expand revenue and guide competitive advantage. Provide expertise on programmatic trends, including identity solutions, curation, retail media, and other merging ad tech opportunities.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

8+ years in programmatic advertising and digital media monetization, including 2+ years in a people management role. Experience driving revenue through programmatic partnerships, negotiations, and yield optimization.

Expertise in SSPs, DSPs, exchanges, and the broader ad tech ecosystem.

Externally facing; comfortable representing Future at industry events and with partners.

Analytical rigor and commercial knowledge

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000

This is a Hybrid role from our New York Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time

When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus

Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future

Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes

Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Professional 2

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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