SVP, Partnerships

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premier media partners access

Mentorship and development programs

In-office collaboration culture

Job summary

Ladders in New York, NY seeks a visionary SVP, Partnerships to shape strategy and negotiate high-stakes media deals. You will lead Tier 1 discussions across video, streaming, audio, and programmatic channels, aligning internal stakeholders and driving value for clients.

Based in the US, you will mentor the negotiation team, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and provide market insights that strengthen pricing dynamics.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in media buying, planning, or partnership negotiation.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing high-value media partnerships.
• Proven track record negotiating with major media companies.
• Deep expertise in digital video, CTV, streaming, and digital audio landscapes.
• Comprehensive understanding of programmatic and direct media buying metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex negotiations with Tier 1 media partners
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize client value
• Structure innovative deal frameworks with performance guarantees
• Serve as the primary contact for agencies and business units
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align negotiation outcomes
• Provide thought leadership on market trends and pricing dynamics
• Mentor and develop negotiation team members

Skills

15+ years in media

5+ years leadership

negotiation expertise

media strategy

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a SVP, Partnerships to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This senior leadership role will shape partnership strategy and negotiation outcomes across a complex media ecosystem. You will lead high-stakes negotiations with major media partners, align internal stakeholders, and drive deal structures that maximize client value. The role combines strategic oversight, market insight, and team leadership to strengthen performance across video, streaming, audio, and programmatic channels.

Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $225,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead complex negotiations with Tier 1 media partners
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize client value
• Structure innovative deal frameworks with performance guarantees
• Serve as the primary contact for agencies and business units
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align negotiation outcomes
• Provide thought leadership on market trends and pricing dynamics
• Mentor and develop negotiation team members

Qualifications

• 15+ years in media buying, planning, or partnership negotiation
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing high-value media partnerships
• Proven track record negotiating with major media companies
• Deep expertise in digital video, CTV, streaming, and digital audio landscapes
• Comprehensive understanding of programmatic and direct media buying metrics

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact negotiation team
• Access to premier media partners like Disney and Netflix
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• In-office work policy fostering team cohesion

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.