Affiliate Account Manager

Company Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

Were home to more than 120 brands from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

Its our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Irelands largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UKs online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, were much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

About this role

We’re looking for an Affiliates Account Manager to accelerate our commercial affiliate strategy across our National and Regional titles and keep us ahead in a highly competitive market. You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day partner relationships, negotiate the best possible commercial terms, and work hand‑in‑glove with our Editorial Affiliate teams to turn insight into action.

From Tech and Fashion to Health & Beauty and Sport, you’ll spot where the demand is, shape category playbooks, and launch campaigns that drive tangible revenue. A big part of your remit will be growing our fixed‑fee income while also securing market‑leading CPACPC rates, testing new formats, and opening up fresh revenue streams with networks, top‑tier retailers and emerging partners.

You’ll keep the pipeline full, the deals sharp, and the delivery tight, continually refining our approach so we’re outperforming the market and moving quickly on new opportunities.

What youll need to succeed:

To thrive here you’ll bring a proven track record of hitting commercial targets in affiliates, with hands‑on experience working directly with networks, retailers and advertisers.

You’re a confident negotiator who can secure value on both sides of the table, and you’re just as comfortable diving into data as you are pitching a new idea.

You’ll have practical know‑how across key affiliate platforms and analytics tools, and you’ll use insights from multiple sources internal dashboards, partner reports and market data to understand what’s working, what’s not, and where to pivot next.

Perhaps you are already doing this for a lifestyle vertical or specialist publisher and fancy bringing your skills and experience to our range of National titles including the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star, or maybe you work at an affiliate network, agency or retailer and want to move over to the publisher side.

How well look after you

We are offering a Salary up to £51,000 per annum + bonus for the right candidate.

We take good care of our people and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, youll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after youve been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

• An extra days paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.

• Big moment day an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)

• Bonus scheme youll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.

• Help saving for your retirement well match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

• Supportive and progressive people policies we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If theres something you want to understand more about, just ask it won’t make a difference to your application.

• A healthcare cash plan giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctors appointments.

• Car lease scheme you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.

• Wellbeing support including a 247 assistance programme for you and your family.

• Access to lots of discounts including 15% off with Reachs very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.

• Interestfree loans including for season tickets and technology.​​​​​​​

• Additional Information

  Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.