Condé Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world’s most celebrated brands. Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 37 million subscribers on Youtube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore’s Top 100 Properties.

Job Description

Location:

We seek a strategic and results-driven Sr. Manager of Business Development and Partnerships to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and closing strategic partnerships that enhance our content offerings and expand our subscriber base. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the direct-to-consumer or content space and a deep understanding of the dynamics that drive successful partnerships in this industry. The position will be based in New York and report to the VP of Global Partnerships and Business Development.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive
partnership-focused growth and revenue opportunities.
● Identify potential partners that align with our brand and content strategy
● Model and evaluate the financial impact of partnership opportunities
● Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that support our business objectives.
● Build strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term collaboration.
● Collaborate with internal teams, including content, marketing, legal, and finance, to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnership initiatives.
● Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities in the media and entertainment landscape.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experiences, and qualities:
● 4+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or related roles within digital media or entertainment.
● Self-starter who can work cross-functionally to execute partnerships
● Proven success in negotiating and managing partnerships that drive growth and enhance content offerings.
● Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
● Experience creating financial models, scenario plans, and executive materials
● Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $131k-$160k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.