Join a high-impact, industry-focused team that drives collaboration with news organizations across North America. As a News Partnerships Manager, you will support strategic relationships with publishers, trade associations, and key opinion formers in the U.S. and Canada. Your work will help strengthen the organization’s presence in the news ecosystem, ensure smooth product adoption, and support the development of sustainable, trust-based partnerships. You will collaborate across multiple teams, including Product, Business Development, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, and other global partnerships units.
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Advantages
Hybrid opportunity allowing for a flexible work schedule
Work directly with prominent players in the news publishing space to influence the future of digital journalism and local news sustainability.
Be part of a collaborative, global environment involving product, public policy, and partner-facing teams.
Help shape the organization’s approach to supporting the news ecosystem by developing scalable strategies and executing high-impact initiatives.
Work on highly visible projects across North America and contribute to key partnerships at both national and local levels.
Responsibilities
Manage and grow partnerships with key news organizations, trade associations, and local publishers in the U.S. and Canada.
Execute go-to-market strategies, programs, and training initiatives aligned with partnership goals and product offerings.
Represent the voice of news partners internally, providing input to help shape product development and partnership strategy.
Support business development by negotiating and executing licensing agreements and other partnership contracts.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (including Marketing, Comms, Policy, and Product) to align on partner initiatives and ensure consistent execution.
Contribute to the development and scaling of initiatives aimed at supporting smaller, local news publishers.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree in a technical, business, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of experience in News Publishing, Business Development, Strategy Consulting, Media, or Corporate Strategy.
Demonstrated success in managing strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading complex strategic or operational projects in matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with the media or technology sectors, especially relating to public policy or journalism.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience in licensing, negotiations, or business development in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Summary
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of technology and journalism. The ideal candidate will be passionate about media innovation, possess strong business acumen, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you enjoy building strategic partnerships and want to help shape the future of news in North America, this role offers the platform to do just that - apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Join a high-impact, industry-focused team that drives collaboration with news organizations across North America. As a News Partnerships Manager, you will support strategic relationships with publishers, trade associations, and key opinion formers in the U.S. and Canada. Your work will help strengthen the organization’s presence in the news ecosystem, ensure smooth product adoption, and support the development of sustainable, trust-based partnerships. You will collaborate across multiple teams, including Product, Business Development, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, and other global partnerships units.
Advantages
Hybrid opportunity allowing for a flexible work schedule
Work directly with prominent players in the news publishing space to influence the future of digital journalism and local news sustainability.
Be part of a collaborative, global environment involving product, public policy, and partner-facing teams.
Help shape the organization’s approach to supporting the news ecosystem by developing scalable strategies and executing high-impact initiatives.
Work on highly visible projects across North America and contribute to key partnerships at both national and local levels.
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Responsibilities
Manage and grow partnerships with key news organizations, trade associations, and local publishers in the U.S. and Canada.
Execute go-to-market strategies, programs, and training initiatives aligned with partnership goals and product offerings.
Represent the voice of news partners internally, providing input to help shape product development and partnership strategy.
Support business development by negotiating and executing licensing agreements and other partnership contracts.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (including Marketing, Comms, Policy, and Product) to align on partner initiatives and ensure consistent execution.
Contribute to the development and scaling of initiatives aimed at supporting smaller, local news publishers.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree in a technical, business, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of experience in News Publishing, Business Development, Strategy Consulting, Media, or Corporate Strategy.
Demonstrated success in managing strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading complex strategic or operational projects in matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with the media or technology sectors, especially relating to public policy or journalism.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience in licensing, negotiations, or business development in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Summary
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of technology and journalism. The ideal candidate will be passionate about media innovation, possess strong business acumen, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you enjoy building strategic partnerships and want to help shape the future of news in North America, this role offers the platform to do just that - apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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