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 

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.