Digital Monetization Manager

About the Role

Al Jazeera Media Network is seeking an accomplished Digital Monetization Manager to spearhead the strategy, optimization, and expansion of its global digital revenue framework. This senior leadership role requires a commercially focused expert capable of merging advertising technology, commercial revenue streams, audience engagement, and content operations to achieve sustained financial growth across a diverse multi-platform media landscape.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic initiatives for digital revenue across multiple channels including web, mobile, video, OTT/CTV, social media platforms, newsletters, and innovative digital products.
• Identify new monetization opportunities and maximize existing revenue sources aligned with audience, content, and commercial targets.
• Optimize programmatic advertising through SSPs, DSPs, Header Bidding, and Ad Exchanges to improve fill rates, CPMs, viewability, and overall yield.
• Maintain and grow partnerships with key programmatic and advertising technology vendors.
• Oversee revenue strategies such as Open Auction, Private Marketplace (PMP), and direct programmatic sales.
• Diversify revenue by expanding into content licensing, affiliate partnerships, sponsorships, newsletters, and emerging digital avenues, including AI-driven monetization and next-gen audience acquisition strategies.
• Manage the advertising technology stack for performance and scalability, supporting video monetization across OTT, CTV, social video, podcasts, and other platforms.
• Ensure adherence to global privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA along with industry standards.
• Generate executive-level reports on revenue, audience monetization, yield optimization, and market trends while interpreting data into actionable business insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, Product, Technology, Audience Development, Commercial Sales, and Executive teams to align revenue efforts with brand and audience growth objectives.

Experience & Requirements

• At least 12 years of professional experience in digital advertising, revenue management, digital monetization, media technology, or commercial digital strategy.
• Demonstrated track record of success within major media companies, digital publishers, broadcasters, streaming platforms, technology firms, or advertising ecosystems.
• Experience operating internationally with strong knowledge of digital advertising trends in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.