Manager, Affiliate Program (Publisher)

Who We Are

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.

Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.

Overview

CR’s Shopping program extends our expert recommendations beyond product selection to help consumers make smarter purchase decisions. We make it easier for people to buy the right products, at the right price, from vetted online retailers whenever they are ready to shop.

We’re looking for an experienced, affiliate-savvy marketer to manage the growth and day-to-day execution of our program. The "Manager, Affiliate Program (Publisher) will report to the Associate Director, Shopping while working directly with our affiliate partners, retailers and commerce platforms to maintain operational excellence, support partner relationships, and execute initiatives that drive revenue performance.

If you have a strong understanding of affiliate marketing models and want to use your knowledge towards shaping an equitable and safe marketplace, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid position with anticipated monthly on-site meetings. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation support.

How You'll Make An Impact

CR’s shopping program, combined with our best-in-class consumer-education resources empowers consumers as they navigate a confusing marketplace. As Manager of this program, you will:

• Work directly with affiliate partners, retailers, and commerce platforms to support relationship development, identify performance opportunities, and help build deeper partnerships that advance our affiliate program and deliver value to consumers.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the affiliate program, including link management, QA, and partner onboarding.
• Maintain and track promotional activity, deals, and partner initiatives.
• Monitor partner performance and collaborate with analytics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (product, editorial, marketing) to support affiliate initiatives and improve the shopping experience.
• Ensure operational consistency, including resolving tracking issues and maintaining partner coverage.
• Assist in developing strategies to grow and optimize affiliate revenue.
• Prepare reports and summaries to support internal communication and decision-making.
  
  

About You

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have the experience. We’re looking for 3–5 years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, or digital business.
• You have a strong understanding of affiliate marketing models and tools.
• You are highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• You have the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You bring strong communication and collaboration skills.
• You have an analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data.
  
  

You’ll Be Our Top Pick If

• You have hands-on experience working with affiliate networks or commerce platforms such as Impact, CJ Affiliate, Skimlinks, or similar tools.
• You have worked directly with retailers, affiliate partners, agencies, or content publishers and understand how to build productive, relationship-based partnerships
  
  

FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location, as well as the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Salary ranges

• NY/California: $110K-$125K annually
• DMV/Massachusetts: $105,200K-$118,200K annually
• Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $92K-$105K annually
  
  

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.