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Partnerships Director – Advertising Team (Fixed-Term, 12 Months)
Join our team at The Guardian as part of a diverse, inclusive global organization dedicated to fearless investigative journalism and accountability. Our team of award-winning journalists, commercial professionals, and digital experts is shaping the future of media with a challenging yet rewarding environment. We value training, growth, and inclusivity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
About the Role
As Partnerships Director, you’ll lead our Advertising team to secure and nurture tier-one business partnerships, driving brand growth, audience engagement, and commercial impact through:
- Selling a cross-platform commercial product offering unique access to our global audience.
- Leading multi-platform campaigns across video, social, influencer, experiential, live, and content partnerships.
- Driving strategic conversations to sell and deliver innovative, best-in-class partnerships.
- Crafting market-leading pitches tailored to client/agency needs, securing new or repeat business.
Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site at Kings Cross, 2 days remote)
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Relationship Management
- Sell and manage business-critical client partnerships, ensuring long-term value.
- Build and maintain direct relationships with advertisers, agencies, and brand teams.
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Campaign Strategy & Execution
- Oversee multi-platform campaign planning and activation.
- Develop creative storytelling and data-driven strategies to maximise commercial impact.
Innovation & Spatial Offerings
- Design and pitch market-leading commercial packages that align with client objectives.
- Leverage social-first, video, and content-based solutions to drive audience engagement.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Proven track record in selling multi-platform content partnerships (social-first/video-centric environments).
- Direct experience in selling audio, video, and social partnerships to corporate clients and agencies.
- Strong understanding of brief development, pitch crafting, and integrated proposal creation.
- Expertise in innovation and customised commercial solutions to meet diverse client needs.
Workplace Context
- Thrive in a dynamic, hybrid work environment (office/remote balance).
- Contribute to our fair, accessible, and inclusive workplace culture.
Inclusivity & Accessibility
- The Guardian actively promotes diversity and equity in the media. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the UK.
Why Join The Guardian?
Core Benefits
✅ 30 days annual leave (plus 5 optional days) & extra bank holidays. ✅ Generous pension scheme (6–12% contribution). ✅ Volunteering days, payroll giving, & season ticket loans. ✅ Comprehensive workplace policies:
- Private healthcare, life cover, income protection, & eye tests.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sharing leave.
- Support for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality. ✅ Access to dental insurance.
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Wellbeing & Growth
🧘 Dedicated wellbeing tools (health & mental wellness resources). 💪 Free yoga/pilates, cycle-to-work schemes, and a golf standard gym. 🌷 Employee canteen with stunning canal views (serving breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Professional Development
🎓 Opportunities for vocational courses and apprenticeships, unlocking professional certifications.
Inclusivity Commitment
The Guardian values honest, authentic applications. Remind applicants:
- “No AI-generated content accepted.”
- Applications reviewed by human recruiters.
- Need adjustments? Reach out to Karen Walter: karen.walter@guardian.co.uk.
Deadline: Now until 6 PM, July 7th, 2026.
📧 How to Apply: Upload a CV + cover letter addressing why you’re the ideal fit. Every application is reviewed personally—no AI filtering.
Learn more: The Guardian’s AI Policy.
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