About the role

About The Meridiem

The Meridiem is a fast-growing tech journalism platform delivering sharp, timely coverage of AI, startups, venture capital, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology. Built on Next.js 16 and deployed at the edge, our platform reaches a growing audience of tech professionals through morning briefings, evening analysis, and a thriving Beehiiv-powered newsletter. We are backed by strong investors and scaling rapidly.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Partnerships Manager to develop and manage the strategic relationships that expand The Meridiem's reach, revenue, and influence. You will own content syndication deals, co-marketing partnerships, event sponsorships, affiliate programs, and cross-promotional opportunities with other media brands and technology companies. This role requires a relationship builder who thinks creatively about value exchange and can structure deals that benefit all parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships that drive audience growth, revenue, and brand awareness for The Meridiem.
• Develop content syndication agreements with complementary media outlets, aggregators, and distribution platforms to extend reach.
• Structure and execute co-marketing partnerships with technology companies, accelerators, VC firms, and industry organizations.
• Manage event sponsorship relationships including tech conferences, webinars, and industry panels where The Meridiem has a presence.
• Build and optimize affiliate programs that generate referral revenue and expand the subscriber base.
• Develop partnership proposals, term sheets, and agreements, working with legal counsel as needed.
• Manage ongoing partner relationships, ensuring deliverables are met, value is realized, and renewals are secured.
• Track partnership performance metrics including revenue generated, audience growth attributed, and brand exposure gained.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to identify partnership opportunities that enhance content offerings without compromising editorial independence.
• Work with the growth marketing team to integrate partnership channels into the broader acquisition strategy.
• Represent The Meridiem at industry events, networking functions, and partner meetings.
• Build and maintain a partnership pipeline with regular reporting to leadership on opportunity status and revenue impact.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and managing partnerships that delivered measurable business results.
• Experience in media, publishing, technology, or a related industry with a strong professional network.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to structure creative, mutually beneficial deals.
• Strong relationship management skills with a track record of building trust and long-term collaboration with external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple active partnerships and negotiations simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Comfort with data and metrics, including the ability to build business cases and measure partnership ROI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for proposals, presentations, and executive updates.

Nice-to-Have

• Existing network of contacts in the tech media, startup, or VC ecosystem.
• Experience with content syndication, licensing, or distribution partnerships specifically.
• Background in event sponsorship sales or management.
• Familiarity with affiliate marketing platforms and models.
• Experience at an early-stage company where you built the partnerships function from the ground up.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($90,000 - $130,000) plus meaningful equity in a Series A startup.
• Remote-first work environment with flexible hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO with an encouraged minimum of 3 weeks.
• Annual learning and development budget ($1,500).
• Travel budget for partner meetings and industry events.
• The opportunity to build The Meridiem's partnership ecosystem and define how a modern media company collaborates.
• High-visibility role with direct impact on company growth and strategy.

How to Apply

Send your resume, a brief description of a partnership you structured and its outcomes, and what types of partnerships you see as most valuable for a tech media startup to support@themeridiem.com with the subject line "Partnerships Manager Application." We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 5 business days.