Partnerships Strategy & Operations Lead

Job Description

The Washington Post is searching for a Strategy & Operations Lead to help build and scale its Partnerships function across Platforms Partnerships, Business Development and Corporate Development. 

Your role will span all facets of the Partnerships organization, which sits within the Growth team, and be focused on driving operational excellence across our portfolio of partners and partnerships initiatives. Working closely with divisions across the company, including the Product & Engineering, Finance, Strategy, News and Opinions teams, you will be a key cross-functional leader bringing new opportunities to life. 

Motivations

• You have a deep commitment to advancing The Washington Post’s mission of becoming the world’s most important news organization through innovation and creative partnerships.

• You are biased to action and are equally comfortable building out a system or finding a one-off solution if that’s the best way forward. 

• You are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving situations, and are excited about turning ideas into outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders of Platforms Partnerships, Business Development and Corporate Development, supporting go-to-market plans for partnership initiatives, technical integration with leading technology companies and platforms, and post-transaction integration of acquired companies or other content partners, including creators. 

• Build scalable programs and practices for both internal stakeholder and external partner management, resulting in sustainable systems that support large cohorts of partners across a variety of different partnership models. 

• Lead post-M&A integration work, partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, HR and Facilities teams to ensure a smooth integration for both companies and new colleagues. 

• Partner with Product & Engineering to lead the technical integration with platform partners, ensuring smooth delivery of assets and performance of contractual obligations over multiyear deals. 

• Lead unique and one-off growth and partnership opportunities, supporting senior executives across the company to ensure successful outcomes for new and innovative partnerships. 

• Monitor industry news and updates, including developments across the AI ecosystem and the creator economy for trends, new entrants and new opportunities. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience in Strategy & Operations, management consulting or program management roles.  

• Proven track record (3+ years) of experience launching successful new initiatives or partnerships. 

• Deep understanding of the media and/or technology industry, including trends, challenges and opportunities. Experience with AI, creators, and/or subscription businesses preferred but not required. 

• Strong research and program management skills, including the ability to tell stories with data. 

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, aligning disconnected strategies with broader business objectives and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical skills and quantitative capabilities, utilizing data-driven decision-making to optimize marketing efforts, achieve subscription targets, and challenge assumptions through research and performance metrics.

• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and strategic focus in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to pivot strategies in response to changing conditions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and industry stakeholders.

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

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