Senior VP, Licensed Products & Books — Brand Growth Leader

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) seeks an accomplished executive to serve as Senior Vice President, Licensed Products and Smithsonian Institution (SI) Books, reporting to the Acting President, Smithsonian Enterprises. Based in Washington, DC, this full-time role leads licensing, publishing, and brand strategies across SI assets.

The position requires strategic leadership, P&L oversight, and close collaboration with museums, legal, and public affairs to monetize Smithsonian content while preserving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; at least 15 years in licensing, partnership management, and product development with proven revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and budgeting for Licensed Products and Books divisions.
• Manage licensing partnerships, negotiate agreements, and report program status.
• Oversee publishing of SI Books and licensing strategy for titles.
• Protect Smithsonian brand integrity and guide storytelling for licensed products.
• Oversee revenues and operational systems; support senior leadership analyses and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Licensing & brand management

Contract negotiations

P&L management

Stakeholder relationship management

Public speaking

Travel domestically and international

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) seeks an accomplished executive to serve as Senior Vice President, Licensed Products and Smithsonian Institution (SI) Books, reporting to the Acting President, Smithsonian Enterprises. Based in Washington, DC, this full-time role leads licensing, publishing, and brand strategies across SI assets.

The position requires strategic leadership, P&L oversight, and close collaboration with museums, legal, and public affairs to monetize Smithsonian content while preserving