Partnerships Manager

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full‑time, At will DEPARTMENT: BBC News LOCATION: Washington DC PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: $90,000‑$120,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation). Purpose of the Role BBC News is the most trusted global news brand in North and South America, reaching more than 70 million people weekly across digital, audio and video platforms. The Partnerships Manager, Americas will support partnership strategy and execution across the region, reporting to the Senior Manager, Partnerships. This is a high‑impact role managing accounts that drive strategic reach and revenue, while upholding and protecting the BBC’s reputation and editorial integrity. Why Join the Team This role offers the opportunity to support major distribution and licensing partnerships across the Americas, expanding the audience for BBC News and the BBC World Service’s impartial and world‑leading journalism. You will work with new and existing partners across the media and technology landscape, manage relationships with key stakeholders and partner with colleagues across the region and the wider BBC Group to unlock new growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities and Impact Manage and support relationships with a variety of partners including in the US public radio ecosystem, serving as key point of daily contact. Own partnership lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance tracking and contract renewals. Plan and deliver high‑impact partner initiatives, including live broadcasts, events, fly‑ins and industry conferences. Develop agendas, secure speakers and oversee logistics for partner events and stakeholder engagements. Manage partner communications, including schedules, breaking news alerts, content updates and marketing materials. Produce regular reporting (quarterly performance, monthly data, programme schedules) to inform decision‑making. Collaborate with editorial and production teams on partner asks (specials, trails, programme extensions). Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, managing urgent issues and partner escalations. Support financial management, including invoicing, dealing with issues and non‑payments as needed. Host partner visits and deliver premium stakeholder experiences. Skills and Experience Essential Criteria Relevant experience in partnerships, business development, media distribution or related field. Proven track record managing and growing strategic external partnerships. Strong project management skills with ability to deliver complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives. Commercial and financial acumen, including contract management. Exceptional communication skills, with experience managing senior stakeholders internally and externally. Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing priorities. High attention to detail and operational rigor. Desired Experience working with broadcasters, public radio or media distribution networks. Deep knowledge of the US media landscape. Familiarity with FCC or broadcast compliance frameworks. Experience delivering live events or broadcast activations. Exposure to financial systems (e.g. SAP) and CRM/reporting tools (e.g. Salesforce). Experience working across international markets. Disclaimer This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr BBC Group and Public Services