Affiliate Marketing / Performance PR Specialist

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expContract

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive affiliate and performance PR for a media-forward commerce agency, owning programs, revenue-driven partnerships, and cross-functional campaigns.

  • Own affiliate programs across platforms like Impact, CJ, Rakuten, Awin
  • Must-have: 4-8+ years experience in affiliate marketing, performance PR, or partnerships
  • Standout: Experience combining PR placements with revenue-driving affiliate opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Affiliate & Performance Strategy
  • Own and manage affiliate programs across platforms like Impact, CJ, Rakuten, Awin
  • Develop and execute performance-driven PR strategies that tie earned media to revenue
  • Build and optimize commission structures, partner tiers, and incentives
  • Identify growth opportunities across content commerce, loyalty, sub-affiliate, and creator ecosystems
  • Media & Publisher Partnerships
  • Build and manage relationships with commerce editors, affiliate managers, and media partners
  • Secure high-impact placements across top-tier commerce and lifestyle outlets
  • Negotiate placements, inclusions, and paid + hybrid affiliate opportunities
  • Align editorial calendars with key retail moments (BFCM, holiday, seasonal drops)
  • Program Optimization & Reporting
  • Track and analyze performance across traffic, conversion, AOV, and revenue
  • Build monthly reports with clear insights and optimization recommendations
  • Manage UTM strategy, attribution, and backend analytics
  • Continuously optimize partner mix and placements for ROI
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with PR, influencer, and paid teams to ensure integrated campaign execution
  • Educate internal teams and clients on affiliate best practices and performance PR
  • Support new business by contributing to affiliate strategy + revenue projections

Requirements

  • 4-8+ years experience in affiliate marketing, performance PR, or partnerships
  • Strong background in beauty, wellness, or CPG brands
  • Deep experience with platforms like Impact, CJ, Rakuten, Awin
  • Proven track record of driving measurable revenue + ROI through affiliate programs
  • Experience working with publishers, commerce editors, and creator platforms
  • Strong understanding of performance models (CPA, CPL, CPC, Rev Share)
  • Ability to translate PR placements into revenue-driving opportunities
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting skills
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DripComm

DripComm produces culturally relevant, strategically creative PR campaigns that injects brands into pop culture.

Founded in 2020
New York, New York, USA
2 employees (1 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (50% of company)