Director, Strategy & New Ventures

Job Description:About the Role:

As the Director of Strategy & New Ventures, you will run strategy and launch workstreams inside Dow Jones's biggest new consumer bets. You will take a workstream from thesis to live product: build the case, build the model, shape the GTM, line up partnerships, and design the org.

You will work on-site in our Midtown Manhattan office 3 days each week and report to the SVP, Consumer Ventures & Strategy.

You Are:

• An operator, not just a deck maker; you can build and communicate the strategy, but also put it into action

• Analytical. You can build a financial model, understand user data and research, and know what questions to ask to evaluate an opportunity

• A consumer of media and news with a point of view about the future of the content and data business

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to bring structure to complex problems

• Able to work with a range of stakeholders across levels, functions, industries, and geographies

You Will:

• Develop business cases, financial models, and launch plans for new ventures

• Shape commercial, partnership, and org design decisions for new ventures

• Shape the broader Dow Jones consumer strategy and operating model

• Execute on strategic initiatives

You Have:

• 12+ years combining top-tier consulting or corporate strategy with at least one operating tour

• At least: fluency with AI and ideas about how to use it to achieve our goals; At best: experience using AI to build new things and improve workflows

• Demonstrated history of building and launching new things

• The willingness to work in our Midtown Manhattan office at least 3 days each week

• A plus: Media, content, and/or subscription experience

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Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans 

• Paid Time Off 

• Retirement Plans 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans 

• Education Benefits 

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 

• Family Care Benefits 

• Commuter Transit Program 

• Subscription Discounts 

• Employee Referral Program 

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Consumer

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $180,000 - $210,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.