# Business Development and Partnerships Director (Remote) at The Athletic

- Company: The Athletic
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://theathletic.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-05-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/theathletic/cc74f12b-10f1-4862-bf93-f472e8d4bc3e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-athletic-business-development-and-partnerships-director-remote/

## About the 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.

## What they're looking for

- BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant business development and partnerships operations experience, MBA a plus
- Experience in advertising sales and/or media business development
- Experience working with rights holders and sports leagues
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively push ideas and projects forward
- High level of professionalism, driven and motivated with excellent follow-up
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Tags: Commercial