Director, Partnerships (San Francisco)

TIME USA; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 4 weeks paid time off

401k with company match

12+ weeks paid parental leave

Mentorship opportunities

Free print subscription to TIME Magazine

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Director of Partnerships to drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships with tech, AI, and consumer retail sectors. This role involves owning a book of business focused on San Francisco and creating integrated solutions using TIME's media portfolio. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong consultative selling skills, and proven relationships in the Bay Area tech ecosystem, ensuring significant contributions to TIME’s ongoing success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in brand partnerships or integrated media sales.
• Proven success in selling to Big Tech in the Bay Area.
• Strong strategic and consultative selling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
• Prospect and close complex, high-value partnerships.
• Develop proposals leveraging TIME's media offerings.

Skills

Strategic selling

Consultative selling skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Job description

TIME is a 103-year-old global media brand and one of the most trusted names in journalism. TIME's mission is to provide trusted guidance about the ideas and people who shape and improve the world. Today, this promise lives at the center of the brand's award-winning editorial work, fast-growing business divisions, innovative new products, and partner solutions.

We are a diversified, B2B revenue-focused media company built on integrated partnerships and powered by a global, modern newsroom. Our portfolio includes:

• TIME's iconic magazine and digital platforms – that reach the largest and youngest audience in TIME's history, more than 120 million people worldwide, with nearly half under 35
• The award-winning branded content studio and Emmy Award®-winning film and television division TIME Studios
• A significantly expanded global live events business built on the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises and custom experiences
• TIME for Kids, which provides trusted news with a focus on news literacy for kids and valuable resources for teachers and families
• Recently launched innovative franchises: TIME100 Creators, TIME100 Philanthropy and, coming summer 2026, TIME100 Sports

TIME is also recognized as a leader in responsible AI in media and digital transformation, including the launch of the TIME AI Agent. With the recent launches of TIME France and TIME Africa, the brand's global footprint continues to expand, bringing TIME's trusted journalism to new audiences and markets worldwide.

We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds who are aligned with TIME's core values and energized by the opportunity to build something meaningful at an organization with a century of trust behind it and its most exciting chapter still ahead.

The Role:

The Director, Partnerships will drive strategic revenue growth by developing, closing, and expanding high-impact partnerships with tech, AI, and consumer retail organizations. This person will own a book of business focused on San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, crafting integrated, multi-platform solutions that leverage TIME's full portfolio across media, content, events, and thought leadership.

This is an opportunity to sell against one of the most powerful and differentiated offerings in media. Editorially, TIME is committed to exploring the transformative power of technology and business, from the rise of artificial intelligence to the leaders and ideas shaping global industries and our collective future. We deliver in-depth coverage and spotlight innovators across our TIME100 tentpoles — including TIME100, TIME100 Next, the TIME100 AI list, and the TIME100 AI Impact Awards; our In the Loop and Future Proof newsletter platforms; and daily reporting and impact journalism, ensuring our audience is informed about the people and ideas driving business and technology forward. That editorial authority comes to life through a fast-growing global events business, with tentpole experiences including the TIME100 AI Impact Dinner in San Francisco and the new TIME100 AI Leadership Forum, convening the world's most influential leaders in AI, technology, and business. Partners also have access to branded content and custom opportunities, including TIME Studios programs like Executive Spotlight, alongside an expanding suite of digital products.

The role will report to our Chief Revenue Officer, US and will work remotely from a home office while maintaining a strong in-person presence with clients across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall partnership and B2B revenue growth strategy for a portfolio of Tech, AI, and consumer retail opportunities.
• Prospect, pitch, and close complex, high-value partnerships that may include branded content, sponsorships, live and virtual events, licensing, thought leadership platforms, and custom programs.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships (including C-suite, CMOs, Heads of Brand/Marketing, and Partnership leads) across major technology and adjacent sectors in the Bay Area.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Integrated Marketing, Editorial, Events, Creative, Finance, Legal, Account Management, etc.) to develop compelling proposals and deliver best-in-class execution.
• Analyze market trends across the technology and innovation landscape to identify whitespace opportunities and inform go-to-market strategies for TIME’s commercial offerings.
• Manage accurate forecasting, pipeline development, and reporting; consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Represent TIME at key industry events and client-facing engagements in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and other priority markets as needed.
• Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in brand partnerships, integrated media sales, business development, or a related field, preferably within media, technology, or digital platforms.
• Proven track record of selling into Big Tech and other Bay Area companies, with demonstrated success closing complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Existing or recently held senior-level relationships within the Bay Area technology and consumer retail ecosystem strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic and consultative selling skills, with the ability to translate client needs into creative, integrated partnership solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, including experience presenting to C-level and senior decision-makers.
• Highly collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities and products.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, positive-change and collaboration.

Note: This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Location:

This is a remote role. The responsibilities of this role may be performed remotely from a home office. Eligible candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and will be expected to attend regular in-person client meetings and industry events across the region.

More About TIME:

Total Rewards:

At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:

• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
• 401k with a generous company match
• 12+ weeks paid parental leave
• Mentorship and community engagement experiences
• Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
• Salary range for this position: $165,000 to $220,000 commensurate with experience

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.

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