Director, Partnerships Marketing

The mission ( of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. Itu2019s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. Itu2019s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And itu2019s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that itu2019s worth paying for. The New York Times is seeking a visionary, results-oriented leader to serve as the Director of Partnerships Marketing, a newly created role leading this important area of marketing. This role will be a key driver in contributing to the company's growth strategy through high-value enterprise partnerships. You will be responsible for shaping a pipeline of commercial ventures that drive customer acquisition, audience expansion, brand and revenue objectives. You will report to the Vice President of Growth Marketing with a dotted line to the Vice President of Brand Marketing and be based in our New York City office. You'll operate as a strategic business partner to senior leadership across the organization. This role requires an individual who can not only lead marketing execution but also influence business development strategy and deal negotiation terms. This is currently a senior individual contributor role leading cross-functional teams, with the potential to grow into people management over time. Why Now The New York Times is home to a wide portfolio of products, from world-class journalism to iconic lifestyle products like Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. This, along with the strength and equity of The Times brand, makes us a highly sought-after partner. To fully capitalize on this potential, we are increasing our investment in the resourcing and governance of partnerships. This new role will help Marketing transition from managing ad-hoc inbound requests to proactively building a pipeline, establishing mutually beneficial terms, and leading the implementation of high-value co-branded marketing campaigns and experiences. Key Responsibilities Partnership Strategy & Leadership: As the primary marketing strategist for major partnerships, you will join the cross-functional Partnerships Governance council, vetting the overall brand fit of proposed partners and ensuring marketing objectives and resource needs are well-integrated into deal terms. You will identify and implement programs that balance the objectives and resources from teams such as Platforms, B2B, Advertising, Product, and Licensing. You will proactively develop an end-to-end pipeline, guiding programs through approvals, execution, and measurement. Enterprise Goal Alignment & Performance: You will identify opportunities to contribute to enterprise goals via partnerships, such as reaching new audiences to drive brand affinity, driving subscription growth, or increasing advertising revenue. You will also help shape a

Created: 2025-11-01