Director, Partnerships
AirtableFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in journalism, content strategy, partnerships, or digital media. Proven experience managing editorial teams and sourcing/assigning content in a newsroom or digital publication environment with a track record of engaging a large audience is required. Strong editorial judgment, excellent headline writing skills, exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, and an understanding of audience analytics are essential. Familiarity with licensing, syndication, or content distribution is a plus. Candidates should be comfortable operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
The Director of Content Syndication will lead a team of reporters focused on coverage for specific platforms, assigning platform-optimized content that meets quality standards and aligns with partner and internal goals. They will utilize audience insights and analytics to craft compelling headlines, collaborate with editors to repurpose stories for external platforms, and work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure optimal content delivery. This role involves supporting the VP of Strategic Partnerships in managing high-value content and licensing partnerships, tracking performance metrics, identifying new business opportunities, and evolving strategy to stay ahead of industry changes.
Global news magazine providing in-depth coverage
Newsweek provides in-depth coverage and analysis of significant global events through its print and digital platforms. With over 80 years of experience, it offers readers a unique perspective on world affairs, helping them understand the context behind major news stories. Newsweek publishes both a U.S. edition and an International edition, which caters to various regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, along with language-specific editions for countries like Japan, Korea, and Latin America. The print magazine is distributed in 68 territories, while its website offers continuous updates on breaking news. Newsweek's goal is to inform and guide readers through the complexities of a rapidly changing world.