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IAB Tech Lab · 1 day ago

Director, AI

New York, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

6+ years exp

IAB Tech Lab is seeking a Director, AI focused on executing frameworks and managing cross-industry collaboration to support the strategic development of AI governance within the advertising industry. The role involves translating strategic vision into operational execution and managing complex stakeholder relationships to advance responsible AI practices.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the VP to execute the strategic roadmap for AI, identifying the highest-impact opportunities for industry leadership

Identify emerging AI trends and industry challenges across brands, agencies, publishers, and technology providers

Support the integration of AI strategy across other categories including Commerce, Video, Audio, Creator, Gaming, Education & Measurement and the IAB Research team

Lead and facilitate AI working groups, committees, and task forces with participation from brands, agencies, publishers, platforms, and technology providers

Support the VP in managing the AI Committee (monthly meetings, member engagement, content development, speaker coordination)

Support the AI Board programming (executive-level advisory board with senior leaders from major companies)

Plan, coordinate, and execute workshops, roundtables, webinars, and industry sessions

Author or co-author thought leadership including frameworks, best practices, playbooks, whitepapers, blog posts, and presentation decks

Conduct research and analysis to inform AI frameworks, playbooks, and industry guidance

Review other categories’ work products (Commerce, Video, Audio, Creator, Gaming, Education & Measurement) to ensure alignment with AI themes

Partner with Research team on AI-focused studies and data analysis that support strategic objectives

Develop educational content for members on AI adoption, governance, and implementation

Support speaking opportunities and industry representation at conferences and events

Oversee multi-stakeholder project workflows, ensuring clarity, momentum, and on-time delivery

Work cross-functionally with project management team, Marketing, and Events to operationalize AI initiatives

Maintain project documentation, member feedback loops, and progress tracking

Coordinate AI content integration into major organizational events (ALM, Global Summit, webinars)

Qualification

AI strategyAI governanceStakeholder managementProject managementContent creationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

6+ years of experience in AI strategy, marketing technology, digital advertising, or adjacent fields. Experience with AI implementation, strategy, or product development strongly preferred

Strong AI fluency - comfortable with generative AI, machine learning applications, and responsible AI practices

Analytical and strategic - able to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable guidance for marketing and advertising professionals

Excellent project management skills - proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously

Strong communicator - exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior executives and facilitating group discussions

Collaborative and diplomatic - able to build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities

Detail-oriented with strategic thinking - can manage operational execution while understanding the bigger picture

Self-starter - comfortable working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative and diplomatic - able to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Experience at a brand, agency, publisher, ad tech platform, or industry organization working on AI initiatives

Prior work developing industry standards, frameworks, or best practices

Familiarity with AI governance, ethics frameworks, transparency standards, or regulatory compliance (EU AI Act, state-level AI laws)

Experience managing committees, working groups, or cross-industry collaboration initiatives

Public speaking experience or thought leadership publication history

Technical background or hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms

Company

IAB Tech Lab

The IAB Technology Laboratory (IAB Tech Lab) is a non-profit research and development consortium that produces and provides standards, software, tools, and services to drive growth and efficiency in the global digital media ecosystem.

Founded in 2014

New York, New York, USA

11-50 employees