Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager (New York)

The Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager at The Athletic oversees day-to-day relationships and operations with professional sports league partners to maximize the impact of league partnerships and commercial initiatives. The role focuses on translating complex rights agreements into actionable guidelines, ensuring compliance, and driving integrated, cross-platform partnership programs. This position serves as a central liaison among internal teams and external partners, maintaining high standards of professionalism and organization. It is positioned within a fast-paced sports media environment and supports revenue growth across The Athletic’s sports verticals.