Director, Strategic Partnership – Media App Ecosystem

New York City, NY (On-site)

$200K/yr – $235K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize Samsung partner relationships with media/oem ecosystems, shaping joint growth plans and cross‑functional execution to hit partner and platform goals.

  • Growth strategy: Set partner objectives, track KPIs, and mobilize internal resources to execute against goals.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Align editorial, product, marketing, operations, and regional teams (including Korea HQ) to operationalize content and partnerships.
  • Performance governance: Monitor contract terms, finance and marketing commitments, and prepare quarterly business reviews for leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly effective, deep relationships with key partners. Provide day-to-day management of partner relationships with a focus on growth activities.
  • Work closely with editorial, curation and audience development teams to effectively optimize and operationalize content strategy with our partners to drive business goals.
  • Drive thought leadership on the evolving content ecosystem landscape and advocate across the organization on behalf of partners and opportunities.
  • Work cross-functionally across the business, editorial, product, marketing, operations, and other parts of the organization (including Korea HQ) to develop and execute business strategy
  • Set account strategy and business objectives per partner; define and track KPIs; take responsibility for mobilizing partners and internal resources to execute to meet goals
  • Lead partner meetings and prepare strategy documents, quarterly business reviews, and executive presentations
  • Monitor partner performance on the platform and ensure meeting contractual terms, including finance and marketing commitments
  • Support Samsung’s business objectives and align partnership priorities with key stakeholders across TV and mobile business teams

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience partnerships, from media, tech, Smartphone Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), or related experience
  • Deep understanding of the North American media ecosystem
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills to work cross-functionally with other teams to launch products and features, especially Product and Marketing teams
  • Familiarity with performance marketing measurement & attribution, and major app stores best practices
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, solve complex problems, and navigate large, global organizations
  • Passionate about technology and new media trends
  • Self-motivated, assertive, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Operational experience managing complex partnerships
  • Experience interpreting and administering complex contracts
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is necessary
  • Willingness for occasional travel
  • Note this role requires evening calls with Korea
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Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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