News Partner Manager, Product Business Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of agreement development, from identifying opportunities within your partnership portfolio to discussions, long form contracting, closing agreements, and providing ongoing operational support.
• Own the relationships with your assigned national news organizations and books publishers. Identify and drive new opportunities to grow their audience and business through Google's Product areas, serving as a trusted advisor and expert on their operations.
• Collaborate closely with various Google teams to foster a partner and industry-centric approach. Represent Google externally at relevant US industry events and advocate internally for partner needs.
• Play an active role in gathering US market and industry insights, contributing to the team's overall understanding of partners, the market, and any specific products or areas you specialize in.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking.
• Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management.
• Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading strategic deals across negotiations, term sheets, and long form agreements.
• Experience leading strategic partners and operational projects.
• Experience with sales, partnerships or business development.
• Ability to clarify and communicate complex issues for an executive audience internally and externally.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, solve complex problems and scale effectively across a large/highly distributed organization, while demonstrating strong communication, people, and presentation skills.
• Exposure to the technology or news media sector.

Qualifications

• Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits & Perks

• US base salary range of $134,000-$196,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Additional benefits as offered by Google.