Senior Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Senior Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Overview

Newsweek is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Senior Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships to accelerate revenue and scale high-impact ventures across our research & rankings, licensing, and digital distribution initiatives. This role is ideal for a scrappy, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to both build new business and maximize existing partnerships. Reporting to the SVP of Research Strategy & Revenue, the Senior Director will serve as a key growth architect sourcing and securing new prospects while deepening existing relationships that drive measurable results. This role requires equal parts business developer and relationship manager, with a strong bias toward execution and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Growth & New Business Development (50%)

• Identify, pitch, and close new partnerships in research & rankings, licensing, and digital distribution.
• Move forward high-value deals from initial prospecting through contract execution.
• Explore new growth avenues, testing creative monetization models and cross-platform activations.

Partnership Management (50%)

Strategic Collaboration

Revenue Strategy & Targets

Cross-Functional Leadership

Qualifications & Experience

Salary range : $150,000 commensurate with experience

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.