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.