Chief Licensing & Books Strategy Leader

Smithsonian Enterprises; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Transit/Commuter Benefits

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) oversees licensing, publishing, and branded products to support the Smithsonian mission. The Senior Vice President leads strategic direction, manages partnerships with museums and legal teams, and drives program revenue while safeguarding scholarly integrity.

The role requires extensive experience in licensing, strong leadership, and a proven ability to monetize content assets across consumer product categories, including books and licensed publishing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 15+ years in licensing, partnership management, and product development.
• Proven ability to develop long-range strategic plans and drive revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Licensed Products and Books divisions, including P&L and budgets.
• Serve as primary liaison between SE, Smithsonian museums, legal, and senior leadership.
• Oversee licensing partnerships, brand monetization, and publishing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Contract management

Relationship management

P&L management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) oversees licensing, publishing, and branded products to support the Smithsonian mission. The Senior Vice President leads strategic direction, manages partnerships with museums and legal teams, and drives program revenue while safeguarding scholarly integrity.

The role requires extensive experience in licensing, strong leadership, and a proven ability to monetize content assets across consumer product categories, including books and licensed publishing.