Strategy and Partnerships Manager

News UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK seeks a Strategy and Partnerships Manager to support the growth of partnerships and maximize commercial opportunities in audio and video sectors. The successful candidate will nurture relationships with international broadcasters and platforms, driving international growth for talkSPORT. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of digital platforms and the sports media industry. This role offers private medical insurance, generous leave policies, and various wellness benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme with employer contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage high-level commercial relationships within the media or broadcast industry.
• Strong understanding of digital distribution platforms, including audio streaming and connected TV.
• In-depth understanding of the sports media industry, including experience in dealing with premium sports rights.

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships with major platforms to deliver sustained growth in audiences and revenues.
• Manage talkSPORT's relationships with international broadcasters and platforms.
• Source and secure innovative new partnership and content distribution opportunities.

Skills

Commercial relationship management

Digital distribution platform knowledge

Sports media industry experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Your Team: You will join the News Broadcasting strategy and operations team, a dynamic division dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of our world-class audio and video brands and content across global platforms.

Your Role

As Strategy and Partnerships Manager, you will support the strategic development of News Broadcasting by building profitable audio and video partnerships, including driving international growth for talkSPORT as a world class sports brand. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Operations, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our global footprint and maximizing commercial opportunities across digital and broadcast platforms.

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships with major platforms to deliver sustained growth in audiences and revenues for News Broadcasting's connected listening, streaming and podcast products
• Manage talkSPORT's relationships with international broadcasters and platforms to capitalise on our global audio rights partnership with the Premier League.
• Proactively source and secure innovative new partnership and content distribution opportunities and field new business enquiries.
• Collaborate with marketing and programming teams to ensure that platform partners are armed with the latest brand collateral and show highlights.
• Facilitate cross-departmental teamwork between commercial, programming, and technology teams to align on strategic goals.
• Monitor market activities and provide detailed reports on business performance and trends.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven ability to manage high-level commercial relationships within the media or broadcast industry.
• Strong understanding of digital distribution platforms, including audio streaming and connected TV.
• In depth understanding of the sports media industry, including experience in dealing with premium sports rights
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse internal teams.
• Sharp analytical mindset focused on identifying growth opportunities and reporting on market trends.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving are key.

About News UK

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

Life at News

Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee‑led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year