Manager, Affiliate Marketing & Partnership Growth

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end launch and management of the Affiliate Marketing program on Commission Junction, including technical configuration and partner onboarding.
• Develop and manage the affiliate creative suite, including banners, copy, and landing pages, to ensure brand consistency.
• Recruit, vet, and onboard affiliate partners aligned with subscription goals and monitor ongoing program performance.
• Manage the Premium Perks partner benefit program, serving as the primary relationship manager and leading its strategic evolution into a standalone "Offer Wall."
• Identify and pilot new subscription distribution channels in non-traditional environments such as transit hubs, retail, or outdoor venues.
• Create detailed technical requirements for development and product teams to support tracking, integrations, and new product concepts.
• Build business cases for new distribution bets, including audience sizing, cost structures, and projected impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnership marketing, or a closely related growth marketing discipline.
• Demonstrated experience launching an affiliate program from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of affiliate mechanics, including tracking, attribution, commission structures, and partner recruitment.
• Proven ability to manage external partner relationships and create functional technical requirements for product teams.
• Highly self-directed with an analytical mindset and the ability to build structure in ambiguous environments.
• Proficiency with AI tools (such as Claude or similar) to enhance daily workflow and productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience managing a brand's affiliate program specifically via Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate).
• Experience with subscription-based business models and understanding acquisition/retention economics.
• Background in developing go-to-market strategies for new products or program concepts.
• Experience in media, digital publishing, or consumer app categories.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off program.
• Hybrid work model.
• Comprehensive medical insurance options, including $0 cost premium employee coverage.
• Benefits effective day 1, including competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement.
• National health, dental, and vision plans.
• Progressive family plan benefits.

About the Company

The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions through advanced technology and AI. Reaching over 360 million monthly active users via The Weather Channel and Weather Underground, the company provides high-volume weather data, insights, and media solutions globally.