Manager, Strategic Partnerships, CNN

This is a Full Time Job

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.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• 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 & Experience…
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree a plus.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing business partnerships and supporting cross-functional initiatives, preferably in media or digital industries.
• Strong business and financial acumen, and superior analytical and writing skills
• Experience working with stakeholders in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
• Understanding of digital news, emerging technology, subscriptions, and advertising business models
• Background in media, tech, or consumer products industries preferred

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $82,768.00 - $153,712.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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