Business Development and Partnerships Director (Remote)

We are looking for a standout, director-level business development executive to apply their skills in business development, business operations, and partnerships for The Athletic.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant business development and partnerships operations experience; MBA a plus.
• Experience in advertising sales and/or media business development.
• Experience working with rights holders and sports leagues.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively push ideas and projects forward.
• High level of professionalism; driven and motivated with excellent follow-up.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to come up with out of the box ideas.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with colleagues based in New York, San Francisco, around North America, and internationally

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs