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IAB Tech Lab · 19 hours ago

Sr. Director, Global Network Ambassador

New York, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$173K/yr - $195K/yr

IAB Tech Lab is seeking a Sr. Director, Global Network Ambassador to shape the future of global digital advertising. This role involves strengthening global partnerships, driving cross-border collaboration, and expanding IAB’s thought leadership and influence across international markets.

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Responsibilities

Act as the primary bridge between IAB U.S. and international chapters (including the UK, EU, France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and beyond)

Build trusted relationships with global IAB leaders, fostering alignment around shared priorities while respecting regional nuance

Ensure IAB’s U.S. strategies and initiatives are informed by global market realities and vice versa

Create systems and forums for consistent, high-value knowledge sharing across markets

Convene and facilitate global working groups focused on major industry shifts such as AI, measurement, commerce media, streaming, creators, and public policy

Program and lead co-branded global initiatives (e.g., global summits, shared frameworks, joint thought leadership)

Streamline communication between IAB U.S. and international partners to ensure a unified voice and reduce duplication or inefficiency

Surface regional challenges and opportunities to help IAB tailor advocacy, standards, and support more effectively

Strengthen IAB’s position as a global thought leader by connecting insights, research, and best practices across markets

Support the global distribution of U.S.-driven research while ensuring international perspectives are shared back with U.S. members

Represent IAB in global forums, conferences, and industry discussions alongside international partners

Help shape narratives that elevate IAB’s role as a trusted, global industry convener

Identify emerging global trends and business opportunities that benefit IAB members operating internationally

Partner with Member Engagement & Development teams to explore global sponsorships, joint offerings, and revenue opportunities tied to thought leadership and initiatives

Develop global member benefits such as shared research access, international working groups, and co-hosted events

Support global chapters by increasing the practical value of being part of the IAB network

Support the harmonization of global industry standards across areas like AI, measurement, commerce media, the creator economy, and privacy

Monitor global regulatory developments and help translate implications across markets

Collaborate with international partners to promote interoperability, transparency, and compliance while enabling innovation

Strengthen IAB’s global policy alignment and advocacy by helping move the industry toward shared positions where applicable

Qualification

Global partnershipsDigital media experienceCross-border collaborationThought leadershipPolicy advocacyStrategic communicationCultural awarenessSolutions-oriented approachRelationship building

Required

deep experience in digital media, advertising, technology, policy, trade associations, and/or global networks

comfortable operating across cultures, markets, and time zones, with a strong appreciation for regional differences

excel at building trust with senior leaders and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals

clear, confident communicator who can translate complex industry issues into compelling narratives

bring a global mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

energized by ambiguity and motivated by the opportunity to shape something new and impactful

recognize that innovation can originate anywhere and operate with cultural humility and strategic global awareness

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