[CNN] Manager, Strategic Partnerships

CNN's is seeking a results-driven Strategic Partnerships Manager to help achieve our ambitious product, user, and revenue goals. Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Strategy, this key role is responsible for managing third-party relationships focused on driving revenue, engaging audiences and enhancing CNN’s ability to deliver premium user experiences.

The individual will develop a portfolio of off-platform partnerships (including social platform and Big Tech partners), as well as identity, evaluate, negotiate and prospect new ones. This role will work closely with CNN’s Digital Product & Services leadership, strategy, product & technology, and cross-functional leaders across the company.

The ideal candidate is passionate about digital media, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to collaborate across teams to drive measurable business impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Day-to-day partner management:  Manage, optimize and provide regular reporting on current social, product, and technology partnerships, constantly creating new and innovative ways to create more value for CNN.

  • Internal leadership: Work cross-functionally across the organization to grow existing partnerships, analyze business opportunities and strike new partnerships, and keep internal stakeholders informed throughout the partnership lifecycle.

  • Deal flow and execution: Originate and negotiate partnerships with third-party technology and product partners; work closely with Finance and Legal teams on term sheets, contracts, and best practices in deal making.

  • Strategy:  Provides counsel to internal and external stakeholders about how CNN’s journalism and digital offerings can be leveraged to create engaging, innovative, products and services worth paying for

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree a plus

  • Understanding of digital news, emerging technology, subscriptions, and advertising business models

  • Demonstrated experience developing business partnerships and supporting cross-functional initiatives, preferably in media or digital industries

  • 5-7+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, management consulting or related fields. Experience working for a digital publisher and/or previous experience working for a major technology company preferred.

  • Background in media, tech, or consumer products industries preferred

Role is based in New York.

Jaia Thomas