Manager, Product Partnerships, Digital Products & Services

Job Description

CNN's Digital Products & Services group is seeking a results-driven Product Partnerships Manager to help achieve our ambitious product, user, and revenue goals. Reporting to the Director of Product Partnerships, this key role is responsible for managing third-party relationships focused on enhancing CNN's ability to deliver premium user experiences to as many users as possible. The individual will identify, evaluate, negotiate with and manage prospective product and technology partners, working closely with CNN's Digital Product & Services stakeholders, strategy, product & technology, and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about digital media, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to collaborate across teams to drive measurable business impact.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Day-to-day partner management: Manage, optimize and provide regular reporting on current product and technology partnerships, constantly creating new and innovative ways to create more valuable, engaging experiences for CNN users
• Internal leadership: Work cross-functionally across the organization to grow existing partnerships, analyze business opportunities and strike new partnerships, and keep internal stakeholders informed throughout the partnership lifecycle.
• Deal flow and execution: Originate and negotiate partnerships with third-party technology and product partners; work closely with Finance, Strategic Partnerships, and Legal teams on term sheets, contracts, and best practices in deal making.
• Product Strategy: Provides counsel to internal and external stakeholders about how CNN's journalism and digital offerings can be leveraged to create engaging, innovative, products and services worth paying for

Qualifications & Experience…
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, partenrships, business development or related fields
• Demonstrated experience developing business partnerships and supporting cross-functional initiatives, preferably in media or digital industries.
• Strong business and financial acumen, and superior analytical and writing skills
• Experience working with stakeholders in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
• Understanding of digital products, subscriptions, and advertising business models.
• Background in media, tech, or consumer products industries preferred.

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