Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives, Director - Scripps Sports

Scripps Sports

Fully remote
Develop and manage strategic partnerships
Sports media ecosystem understanding
Negotiation and presentation skills
Identify, develop, and execute strategic partnerships that drive growth across sponsorship revenue, content, technology, and commercial opportunities

Job Summary

  • Identify, develop, and execute strategic partnerships that drive growth across sponsorship revenue, content, technology, and commercial opportunities.
  • This role combines business development, cross-functional strategy, and partnership management, working closely with agency and brand partners, technology platforms, and content creators.
  • Scripps is committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve, creating an environment where employees feel valued and inspired.

Matching Summary

Identify, develop, and execute strategic partnerships that drive growth across sponsorship revenue, content, technology, and commercial opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships
  • Sports media ecosystem understanding
  • Negotiation and presentation skills
  • Streaming, broadcast distribution, or rights strategy
  • Business case development and financial modeling

Nice-to-have

  • Relationship management and stakeholder influence
  • Cross-functional leadership and project management
  • Strategic thinking and market insight

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience
  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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