Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, CNBC

Versant Media; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

On-site fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Free shuttle transportation

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships to enhance growth through strategic outreach and partnership management. You will represent CNBC at industry events, handle negotiations, and create impactful executive presentations.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years in business development and experience in shaping partnerships in media or finance. Key benefits include health insurance, salary range of $115,000 – $135,000, and on-site perks.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in business development or corporate strategy.
• Proven track record in supporting strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional ability to build executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of partnership ecosystem through outreach.
• Represent CNBC at industry events.
• Support partnership lifecycle from outreach to launch.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Executive presentations

Analytical skills

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Keynote

Google Slides

Job description

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry‑changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. The portfolio includes CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with digital assets such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and GolfPass.

Job Description

CNBC seeks a dynamic externally focused Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships to drive growth of our partnership ecosystem. This high‑visibility, front‑of‑the‑funnel role focuses on identifying untapped market opportunities and initiating outreach to bring new partners into the CNBC portfolio. The role represents CNBC’s brand to external partners, crafts executive presentations, supports partnership negotiations, and acts as a brand ambassador, proactively pitching CNBC’s value proposition to market leaders in financial services, technology, investment content, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation: Build an outbound list of targets across Fintech, Financial Services, Business News, Investment Content, CTV, & digital media, moving them from outreach to initial discussions.
• Strategic Opportunity Assessment: Vet outbound leads through due diligence and build ROI models & financial forecasts to ensure alignment with CNBC’s revenue and brand goals.
• External Market Presentation: Represent CNBC at industry events and direct outreach, articulating our value proposition to key decision‑makers.
• Partnership Management: Support the partnership lifecycle from outreach to due diligence, negotiations, and launch.
• Executive Storytelling & Pitch Design: Design compelling executive presentations that synthesize complex market data into persuasive pitch decks for C‑suite audiences.
• Internal Consensus Building: Bridge external market feedback with internal requirements, securing buy‑in across Finance, Legal, Standards, Editorial, Product, etc.
• Trend Forecasting & Market Intelligence: Stay informed on media and investment landscapes to proactively identify partnership opportunities.

Benefits and Perks

• Health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and other company‑sponsored benefits.
• Salary range: $115,000 – $135,000.
• On‑site fitness center with daily group classes.
• Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials and soup & salad bars.
• Dry cleaning, shoe shining, and sneak‑peek events.
• Free shuttle transportation to and from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City.

Additional Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in business development, corporate strategy, or strategic partnerships within media, finance, or technology; proven track record in supporting deals.
• Exceptional ability to build executive‑level presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides).
• Strong negotiation experience in external‑facing roles, navigating complex contract negotiations.
• Analytical rigor: Build ROI models & business cases for partnership investments.
• High professional polish & confidence in presenting to & influencing executive‑level stakeholders.
• MBA highly preferred, but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable employment practices and is an equal opportunity employer. VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, uniformed services membership, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail].

Recruitment and Compensation Transparency

VERSANT Media follows fair and equitable compensation practices and includes a good‑faith pay range for each position to promote equity. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits.

Recruiter Policy

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written Statement of Work will be deemed the property of VERSANT and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.