Head of Content Strategy & Strategic Partnerships

RadioJobs; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 290,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

NPR is seeking a strategic SVP of Content Strategy & Business Development to lead external partnerships, drive monetization, and expand editorial reach. Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, you will negotiate and close deals with digital platforms, streaming networks, and distribution partners while aligning with editorial standards.

You will standardize operations, guide OKR planning, and work across enterprise stakeholders to ensure revenue growth and strategic alignment with NPR's mission.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading media business development, licensing, or distribution.
• Proven track record negotiating and closing complex revenue partnerships.
• Active network of media executives, syndicators, platform leads, and decision-makers across digital and legacy media.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnership revenue through content distribution, co-production, and IP licensing deals.
• Expand distribution channels with major digital news aggregators, streaming platforms, and public media systems.
• Design business models with the CCO to deliver financial sustainability (subscription, licensing, revenue-sharing).
• Structure operational agreements for multi-newsroom collaborations while protecting editorial standards.
• Track performance and provide pipeline insights to the CCO and executive team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Media partnerships

IP licensing

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

NPR is seeking a strategic SVP of Content Strategy & Business Development to lead external partnerships, drive monetization, and expand editorial reach. Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, you will negotiate and close deals with digital platforms, streaming networks, and distribution partners while aligning with editorial standards.

You will standardize operations, guide OKR planning, and work across enterprise stakeholders to ensure revenue growth and strategic alignment with NPR's mission.