Director, Space Programs & Strategic Partnerships

Informa; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health, vision and dental insurance

PTO 15 days rising to 20 after 3 years

Hybrid/onsite flexibility

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Aviation Week, part of Informa Markets, is seeking a strategic Director of Space Programs & Partnerships based in New York City or Washington, DC. You will drive the operational execution and growth of Aviation Week's space portfolio, including Space Tech Expo activities and content monetization initiatives.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate vision into measurable results, building partnerships and growing revenue across events, digital platforms, and sponsored content.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in event management, business development, or commercial operations within aerospace, defense, or B2B media.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs and delivering against revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of the commercial space ecosystem (suppliers, primes, government, investors).
• Experience managing strategic partnerships and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively between editorial/content teams and commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic direction for Aviation Week’s position at Space Tech Expo US, managing exhibitor sales operations, content programming coordination, and on-site delivery.
• Manage Space Tech Challenge Awards freelancer and oversee operations from sponsor acquisition through judging coordination, promotion, and awards ceremony execution.
• Implement and scale STAR Pavilion and Commercial Space Media Pavilion concepts, managing exhibitor packages, sponsorship fulfillment, and programming logistics.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for strategic partnerships, ensuring deliverables are met and value is maximized.
• Manage strategic direction for Aviation Week’s engagement with other related Space events within the overall community.

Skills

Event management

Business development

Commercial operations

Partnerships

Project management

Sponsorship programs

Aerospace knowledge

Job description

Aviation Week, part of Informa Markets, is seeking a strategic Director of Space Programs & Partnerships based in New York City or Washington, DC. You will drive the operational execution and growth of Aviation Week's space portfolio, including Space Tech Expo activities and content monetization initiatives.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate vision into measurable results, building partnerships and growing revenue across events, digital platforms, and sponsored content.