Director, Space Programs & Partnerships

Location: New York or DC office, United States; hybrid work with in-person attendance three days a week or more and flexibility to work from home or remotely at other times.

Salary: $140,000–$170,000 per year, based on experience.

Company

hirify.global creates large-scale B2B events, digital content, data products, and online platforms for specialist industries, including aviation, aerospace, and defense.

What you will do

• Execute Aviation Week’s strategic position at Space Tech Expo US, including exhibitor sales operations, content programming, and on-site delivery.
• Manage the Space Tech Challenge Awards from sponsor acquisition and judging coordination through promotion and ceremony execution.
• Implement and scale STAR Pavilion and Commercial Space Media Pavilion concepts, including exhibitor packages, sponsorship fulfillment, and programming logistics.
• Manage strategic partnerships and Aviation Week’s participation in related space events, ensuring deliverables and stakeholder value.
• Support P&L management, sponsorship and exhibitor sales, bundled membership models, retention, upsell execution, and new revenue opportunities.
• Lead sponsored content execution, distribution plans, digital platform monetization, cross-functional delivery, vendor coordination, business reviews, and industry representation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in event management, business development, or commercial operations within aerospace, defense, or B2B media.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs and delivering against revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of the commercial space ecosystem, including suppliers, primes, government, and investors.
• Experience managing strategic partnerships and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively between editorial or content teams and commercial functions.
• Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and keeping the VP informed.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience executing sponsorship and exhibitor programs.
• Proven ability to build and scale teams, including hiring and onboarding sales and operational staff.
• Experience with multi-phase strategic launches and change management initiatives.
• Self-starter with strong communication, collaboration, follow-through, accountability, problem-solving, and prioritization skills in fast-paced, matrixed environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with awards programs, pavilion concepts, or media theater models.
• Familiarity with the Aviation Week brand and aerospace or defense media landscape.
• Existing relationships within the commercial space industry.
• Background in content marketing or sponsored content operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility with remote work support and the opportunity to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
• 15 days of PTO, increasing to 20 days after three years and 25 days after six years, plus 10 national holidays and birthday leave.
• 401(k) match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave, and an ESPP with company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
• Training, mentoring, LinkedIn Learning access, internal career moves, and wellbeing support including EAP and a wellness app.
• Collaborative international environment with colleague networks, social events, volunteering, charity matching, recognition programs, and inclusive workplace commitments.