We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
About Our TeamThe Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
Why This Role Matters
From creators and AI licensing to social video distribution and subscriptions, the Partnerships team is at the forefront of The Post’s reinvention.
Working with the Head of Partnerships and Head of Partnerships Strategy & Operations, you will be at the forefront of scaling existing partnerships to the next level. This role will play a critical part in driving revenue growth, deepening relationships, and optimizing performance across platforms.
This is an opportunity to directly influence how The Washington Post evolves in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape – and to help build the future of news.
What Motivates You
You have a deep commitment to advancing The Washington Post’s mission of becoming the world’s leading news organization through innovation and creative partnerships.
You are energized by identifying opportunities for audience and revenue growth and applying both quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve problems.
You thrive in using data and experimentation to understand complex problems and ecosystems, and are excited about the future of storytelling on and off platform.
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Platform Partnerships, Business Development, Product, Data, Analytics & Insights, and Audience—to identify and develop opportunities that expand reach and drive partnership growth.
Accelerate revenue growth by designing and implementing strategies to enhance performance across off-platform environments, such as AI platforms and distribution partners (e.g., Apple News, YouTube).
Cultivate strong relationships with partner stakeholders by leading regular check-ins, assessing performance, and uncovering new opportunities to deepen existing partnerships.
Evaluate new distribution and subscription partnership opportunities by conducting cross-functional analyses of revenue potential, audience impact, and associated risks.
Track industry trends and the competitive landscape to guide data-informed recommendations and strategic decisions.
Advance the Partnerships team’s strategic priorities by contributing insights and initiatives that promote sustainable growth and collaboration.
4+ years of experience in either business development and partnerships, social media, or account management.
Demonstrated success in building and applying insights to maximize revenue and content performance.
Deep understanding of the media ecosystem, including trends, challenges, and opportunities. Experience with off-platform distribution preferred.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, leveraging data and insights to frame decisions and shape understanding of complex issues.
Exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and strategic focus in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to pivot strategies in response to changing conditions.
Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, aligning disconnected strategies with broader business objectives, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the company
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
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is:
$130,300 - $242,100 AnnualThe actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
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What We Do
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
Why Work With Us
Rapidly growing, this team is committed to creating excellent experiences and products worthy of our tradition and our future. Our dedication to innovation, excellence and integrity are at the core of what we do, and why our employees are proud to call The Post their home.
