On-Site Monetization Specialist

Company Description

Forbes Advisor provides consumers with journalist- and expert-written insights, news, and reviews on all things personal finance. Our goal is to help consumers make informed decisions by providing them with the knowledge and research they need.

We are seeking a full-time On-Site Monetization Specialist to join our Monetization Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Monetization Operations Manager, this role supports commercial and performance teams by implementing, validating, and optimizing on-site monetization initiatives across the site.

This is a hands-on operational role focused on affiliate tracking integrity, on-site execution, and quality control. The ideal candidate understands how monetization placements, tracking infrastructure, and user experience intersect — and can translate commercial priorities into accurate, efficient implementation within our CMS environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Monetization Implementation & Tracking Operations

• Set up, validate, and QA affiliate tracking links, sub-ID structures, and monetization placements.
• Partner with Business Development and Revenue Operations teams to ensure accurate tracking configuration.
• Submit and manage tickets for the tracking team to implement via google tag manager and pixel tracking.
• Identify and troubleshoot tracking discrepancies or front-end issues, escalating complex technical blockers as needed.

On-Site Execution & CMS Ownership

• Implement monetization units and placements directly within WordPress (or other CMS instances), including interactive modules and native integrations.
• Ensure placements align with approved commercial priorities while maintaining a user-first perspective.
• Support Sales and Business Development teams by creating mock-ups and proposed partner integrations for high-value opportunities.

Audit, Quality Control & Optimization Support

• Conduct recurring site audits to identify broken placements, tracking gaps, or underperforming integrations.
• Surface opportunities to improve monetization performance based on placement strategy, partner prioritization, and user behavior considerations.
• Maintain documentation related to tracking logic, implementation standards, and QA processes.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in quality control and turnaround time across monetization workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Respond to and prioritize requests from SEM, SEO, and Commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Translate business priorities into clear execution plans, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
• Partner with internal teams to align on revenue impact and performance considerations.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of experience in monetization operations, affiliate marketing, or related digital revenue environments.
• Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS platforms, with hands-on implementation experience.
• Working knowledge of affiliate tracking structures, sub-IDs, and tagging systems.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot front-end elements (HTML inspection, understanding of shortcodes).
• Familiarity with Google Tag Manager environments and QA tools (e.g., OmniBug) is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve implementation gaps.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including SEM, SEO, Data Engineering.

Additional Information

• Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month)
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being
• Monthly Office Commutation Reimbursement Program
• Paid paternity and maternity leaves