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. Senior Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships 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%) Manage and expand a portfolio of existing partners to maximize revenue and brand impact. Design tailored partnership frameworks that align with Newsweek’s editorial integrity and growth goals. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless execution that exceeds partner expectations. Strategic Collaboration Partner with Newsweek’s Global Head of Research to identify new areas of growth within the rankings business. Serve as a strategic advisor to Newsweek’s research revenue (sales) team, helping surface and shape promising commercial prospects. Act as an internal champion for growth initiatives, ensuring they are prioritized and supported across teams. Revenue Strategy & Targets Own and deliver on measurable revenue goals across research & rankings and licensing. Build and track a robust pipeline, using BI tools and CRM systems to measure partner performance and ROI. Provide insights and recommendations that turn data into clear business strategies. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with editorial, research, product, and marketing to launch and scale growth initiatives. Represent partnership needs in planning discussions, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution. Position the role for future team leadership , mentoring junior staff as the function grows. Qualifications & Experience 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. 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.