Full-Time

Strategic Partnerships Manager

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The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

501-1,000 employees

Digital sports news and analysis platform

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree with 4 years of relevant business development or partnership management experience.
  • Experience in managing large-scale, multi-vertical partnerships.
  • Proficiency in developing project plans, process maps, and project tracking.
  • Experience managing advertising production workflows and teams while also direct client exposure.
  • High level of professionalism; driven and motivated with excellent follow-up.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Extremely organized.
  • Creative and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with colleagues based in New York, San Francisco, around North America, and internationally.
  • Represent The Athletic brand well.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Business Development team within the larger commercial organization.
  • Manage the day to day relationships with some of The Athletic’s largest, strategic partners that touch all parts of the business.
  • Develop strong client relationships, through effectively communicating complex ideas and proposals, leading meetings, crafting partner correspondence, driving campaign production and evaluating partnership success.
  • Work closely with the broader Business Development team on large, comprehensive strategic partnerships and to grow commercial revenue.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between internal cross-functional teams including legal, finance, product, editorial, design and marketing to ensure all deliverables are on message, on track, and within scope.
  • Internally advocate for the client to ensure obligations are met.
  • Build and maintain project delivery trackers and create proof of delivery documents/recaps.
  • Create and manage project plans for various partnership executions.
The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

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The Athletic provides detailed sports news, stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts for sports enthusiasts. Its content is created by top-tier writers who deliver in-depth coverage, breaking news, and insightful analysis of major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and international sports such as Formula One and soccer. The Athletic operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access premium content that is not available for free, which helps the company invest in high-quality journalism. Unlike many competitors that rely heavily on advertising, The Athletic focuses on quality content and a direct revenue stream from its subscribers. The goal of The Athletic is to serve dedicated sports fans who seek comprehensive and insightful coverage of their favorite teams and leagues.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$135.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in women's sports boosts The Athletic's market potential.
  • Hiring high-profile journalists strengthens The Athletic's editorial team.
  • New podcast series diversify content offerings, engaging broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from free sports content providers threatens The Athletic's subscription model.
  • Reliance on high-profile journalists poses risks if negotiations fail.
  • Social media platforms offering free updates challenge The Athletic's premium content focus.

What makes The Athletic Media Company unique

  • The Athletic offers in-depth sports coverage from top-tier writers.
  • It operates on a subscription model, focusing on quality over quantity.
  • The company provides exclusive content not available for free elsewhere.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Short & Long Term Disability

Free Subscription

Competitive Health Care

HSA & FSA

Commuter Benefits

Company News

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