Business Development and Partnerships Director (Remote)
theathletic
| Company | theathletic |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | United States |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (lever) |
Description
About Us
Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.
About This Role
We are looking for a standout, director-level business development executive to apply their skills in business development, business operations, and partnerships - supporting senior leadership and working across all functions to maximize the business impact of The Athletic’s large and growing commercial organization. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in business development and partnerships within the consumer media industry and be an expert in developing and closing complex strategic deals.