Senior Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Newsweek

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

8+ years in business development, growth, or partnerships within media, digital, or adjacent industries
Proven success in both new dealmaking and managing high-value partnerships
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills at the executive level
Data fluency — ability to analyze pipeline health, performance metrics, and ROI
Familiarity with CRM systems, Airtable, and BI platforms
Exceptional communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Entrepreneurial mindset: scrappy, resourceful, and energized by growth

Responsibilities

Identify, pitch, and close new partnerships in research & rankings, licensing, and digital distribution (Growth & New Business Development)
Move forward high-value deals from initial prospecting through contract execution (Growth & New Business Development)
Explore new growth avenues, testing creative monetization models and cross-platform activations (Growth & New Business Development)
Manage and expand a portfolio of existing partners to maximize revenue and brand impact (Partnership Management)
Design tailored partnership frameworks that align with Newsweek’s editorial integrity and growth goals (Partnership Management)
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless execution that exceeds partner expectations (Partnership Management)
Partner with Newsweek’s Global Head of Research to identify new areas of growth within the rankings business (Strategic Collaboration)
Serve as a strategic advisor to Newsweek’s research revenue (sales) team, helping surface and shape promising commercial prospects (Strategic Collaboration)
Act as an internal champion for growth initiatives, ensuring they are prioritized and supported across teams (Strategic Collaboration)
Own and deliver on measurable revenue goals across research & rankings and licensing (Revenue Strategy & Targets)
Build and track a robust pipeline, using BI tools and CRM systems to measure partner performance and ROI (Revenue Strategy & Targets)
Provide insights and recommendations that turn data into clear business strategies (Revenue Strategy & Targets)
Collaborate with editorial, research, product, and marketing to launch and scale growth initiatives (Cross-Functional Leadership)
Represent partnership needs in planning discussions, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution (Cross-Functional Leadership)
Position the role for future team leadership, mentoring junior staff as the function grows (Cross-Functional Leadership)

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Partnerships

Revenue Growth

Deal Prospecting

Contract Negotiation

Partnership Management

Monetization Strategies

Relationship Management

Sales Pitching

Newsweek

Global news magazine providing in-depth coverage

About Newsweek

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.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1933Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Declining trust in media could impact Newsweek's readership and advertising revenue.

AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism, reducing demand for human journalists.

Social media platforms divert traffic away from traditional news websites like Newsweek.

Differentiation

Newsweek offers both print and digital editions, catering to diverse reader preferences.

The magazine provides in-depth analysis on global issues, setting it apart from competitors.

Newsweek's international editions expand its reach across multiple regions and languages.

Upsides

Increased focus on multimedia content engages younger audiences and diversifies content delivery.

AI-driven journalism tools allow Newsweek to enhance in-depth analysis and investigative reporting.

Collaborations for AR and VR experiences offer innovative storytelling and audience engagement.

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