Partnerships Manager (Media)

TL;DR

Partnerships Manager (Media): Managing strategic distribution and licensing partnerships across the Americas for hirify.global News with an accent on account lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement. Focus on delivering high-impact partner initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and expanding the global reach of impartial journalism.

Location: Washington DC. Must have the right to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation).

Salary: $90,000–$120,000

Company

hirify.global News is a leading global news brand reaching over 70 million people weekly across digital, audio, and video platforms.

What you will do

• Manage and support strategic relationships with partners, specifically within the US public radio ecosystem.
• Own the partnership lifecycle, including onboarding, performance tracking, and contract renewals.
• Plan and deliver high-impact initiatives such as live broadcasts, events, and industry conferences.
• Manage partner communications, including breaking news alerts and content updates.
• Produce regular performance reporting and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams to fulfill partner requests and specials.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnerships, business development, or media distribution.
• Track record of managing and growing strategic external partnerships.
• Strong project management skills for delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Commercial and financial acumen, including experience in contract management.
• Exceptional communication skills for managing senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is mandatory.

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of the US media landscape and experience with broadcasters or public radio.
• Familiarity with FCC or broadcast compliance frameworks.
• Experience delivering live events or broadcast activations.
• Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce and financial systems like SAP.
• Experience working across international markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Fair pay and flexible benefits tailored to location and contract.
• Opportunities for excellent career and professional development.
• Inclusive work environment valuing diversity and individual contributions.
• Values-based organization focused on informing, educating, and entertaining.