Creator Strategy & Partnerships Director

washpost; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking a Creator Content & Partnerships Director to define and lead the operating strategy for the creator‑content portfolio, expanding reach, relevance, and commercial potential. You will establish editorial, partnership, production, and performance standards, govern creator‑led content, and approve decisions involving risk and investments.

Reporting to the President, Washington Post Creator, you’ll work across editorial, video, audience, product, sales, marketing,

Responsibilities

• Define the creator-content portfolio strategy and multiyear priorities.
• Establish editorial, ethical, brand-safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Direct creator partnerships, evaluate and renew relationships within financial parameters.
• Negotiate creator agreements with Legal on terms, IP, and deliverables.
• Oversee development and performance of creator-led series from concept to publication and evaluation.
• Develop creator and production budgets with Business Operations and balance portfolio spending.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Creator partnerships

Contract negotiation

Strategic thinking

Budget & resource planning

Job description

The Washington Post is seeking a Creator Content & Partnerships Director to define and lead the operating strategy for the creator‑content portfolio, expanding reach, relevance, and commercial potential. You will establish editorial, partnership, production, and performance standards, govern creator‑led content, and approve decisions involving risk and investments.

Reporting to the President, Washington Post Creator, you’ll work across editorial, video, audience, product, sales, marketing,