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The Atlantic · 2 months ago

Senior Director, Partnerships

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $180K/yr

The Atlantic is a prominent media organization that has chronicled American democracy and culture for over a century. They are seeking a seasoned strategist to enhance their presence in Washington, D.C. by cultivating relationships and generating revenue through partnerships with trade associations and advocacy groups.

Information ServicesNewsPublishing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Reintroduce and elevate The Atlantic’s standing in the D.C. market by cultivating relationships with industry trade associations, advocacy organizations, and public affairs leaders and agencies

Represent The Atlantic as both strategist and connector, positioning The Atlantic’s brand and core products—custom content, newsletters, live events, and policy-focused journalism—as essential platforms for the D.C. market

Collaborate with business, product, and editorial colleagues to shape market-facing opportunities tailored for public affairs

Act as a builder: establishing the systems, relationships, and presence needed to secure The Atlantic’s rightful share of Washington’s public-affairs market

Generate advertising and partnership revenue through smart, multi-platform programs that help the Public Affairs sector and Industry Trade Associations speak directly to the DC policy influencer audience

Qualification

Media sales experienceWashington D.C. networkBusiness developmentConsultative skillsCreative problem-solvingEntrepreneurial approachPassion for journalismCommunicationRelationship-building

Required

Experience selling media across all platforms from print, digital, events, audio and video

Demonstrated knowledge of the Washington media and public-affairs landscape, with an existing network across trade associations and agencies

Experience in consulting, business development, or marketing in the D.C. market, with the ability to move seamlessly between client facing meetings and internal brainstorms

Strong consultative skills—able to pair business instincts with long-term positioning and creative problem-solving

Excellent communication and relationship-building ability; regarded as a connector and trusted advisor

A creative, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving—able to break through barriers and invent new pathways

A passion for The Atlantic's journalism and its civic mission

Must be based in Washington, D.C

Company

The Atlantic

The Atlantic provides its readers with articles related to literature, political science, cultural trends, technology, and more. It is a sub-organization of Atlantic Media.

Founded in 1857