Politico LLC
Managing Director of Business Development, Media Business
Politico LLC, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Managing Director of Business Development, Media Business
Job Category : Sales Requisition Number : MANAG002959 Applications: Apply now Posted : August 13, 2025 Full-Time Hybrid Locations
POLITICO HQ, Arlington, VA 22209, USA Description
POLITICO’s mission from the very beginning was to win the audience. We dedicate ourselves to providing accurate, non-partisan, impactful information to the right people at the right time so that they can act with confidence and speed. We experiment to avoid being disrupted and we have fun disrupting others. And we are not afraid to risk failure if it means being the best at what we do POLITICO seeks an experienced Managing Director of Business Development with a passion for storytelling to join our dynamic and growing team. The Managing Director will leverage a deep understanding of POLITICO’s audience to provide thoughtful, creative and consequential opportunities for brands to engage with our audience. The Managing Director must be entrepreneurial in spirit with the ability to craft insightful solutions as we problem solve for our clients. Ideal candidates will have a firm understanding of the public affairs ecosystem and advertising market trends. Who You Are
You stay ahead of digital media and advertising trends, with a keen sense of how paid, earned, shared and owned media work together to drive results. You’re skilled at cultivating long-term relationships with clients and agencies, earning trust through strategic thinking, responsiveness and results. You bring clarity, confidence, and polish to every interaction. What You’ll Do
Forge and lead integrated partnerships for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies, associations, coalitions, and non-profits Conceptualize partnerships leveraging POLITICO’s journalism platforms for brand storytelling Deep understanding of how owned, shared, earned, and paid media work together and remains on the forefront of industry trends Maintain and grow existing client and agency relationships Respond to RFPs with creative solutions Execute campaigns and analyze performance with the assistance of your dedicated Account Manager Continue to embody the successful brand presence of POLITICO in the market What You’ll Need
Passion for journalism:
individuals who revere and respect the art, science and creativity involved in journalism and its impact on our democracy Knowledge of political influencer market:
individuals who understand the dynamic and complex ecosystem that drive public affairs decisions Creativity:
individuals who want to think outside of turnkey solutions for clients and is willing to dig deep into their initiatives and KPIs to create campaigns that will move the needle Initiative:
individuals who have a desire to grow within their role and not only take on but create new opportunities Collaboration:
individuals with the ability to collaborate across departments and work closely with POLITICO’s marketing and product development team to balance the company’s editorial integrity with client goals 7+ years of experience in sales, digital advertising or marketing Communication Skills: excellent oral and written communication skills to be used in presentations and written memos Experience with Keynote, Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint to be used in presentations and written memos Prior public affairs or communications experience is preferred We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO. About Us. POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes. Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don’t even know exist. Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself. These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization. POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. Learn more about Axel Springer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Category : Sales Requisition Number : MANAG002959 Applications: Apply now Posted : August 13, 2025 Full-Time Hybrid Locations
POLITICO HQ, Arlington, VA 22209, USA Description
POLITICO’s mission from the very beginning was to win the audience. We dedicate ourselves to providing accurate, non-partisan, impactful information to the right people at the right time so that they can act with confidence and speed. We experiment to avoid being disrupted and we have fun disrupting others. And we are not afraid to risk failure if it means being the best at what we do POLITICO seeks an experienced Managing Director of Business Development with a passion for storytelling to join our dynamic and growing team. The Managing Director will leverage a deep understanding of POLITICO’s audience to provide thoughtful, creative and consequential opportunities for brands to engage with our audience. The Managing Director must be entrepreneurial in spirit with the ability to craft insightful solutions as we problem solve for our clients. Ideal candidates will have a firm understanding of the public affairs ecosystem and advertising market trends. Who You Are
You stay ahead of digital media and advertising trends, with a keen sense of how paid, earned, shared and owned media work together to drive results. You’re skilled at cultivating long-term relationships with clients and agencies, earning trust through strategic thinking, responsiveness and results. You bring clarity, confidence, and polish to every interaction. What You’ll Do
Forge and lead integrated partnerships for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies, associations, coalitions, and non-profits Conceptualize partnerships leveraging POLITICO’s journalism platforms for brand storytelling Deep understanding of how owned, shared, earned, and paid media work together and remains on the forefront of industry trends Maintain and grow existing client and agency relationships Respond to RFPs with creative solutions Execute campaigns and analyze performance with the assistance of your dedicated Account Manager Continue to embody the successful brand presence of POLITICO in the market What You’ll Need
Passion for journalism:
individuals who revere and respect the art, science and creativity involved in journalism and its impact on our democracy Knowledge of political influencer market:
individuals who understand the dynamic and complex ecosystem that drive public affairs decisions Creativity:
individuals who want to think outside of turnkey solutions for clients and is willing to dig deep into their initiatives and KPIs to create campaigns that will move the needle Initiative:
individuals who have a desire to grow within their role and not only take on but create new opportunities Collaboration:
individuals with the ability to collaborate across departments and work closely with POLITICO’s marketing and product development team to balance the company’s editorial integrity with client goals 7+ years of experience in sales, digital advertising or marketing Communication Skills: excellent oral and written communication skills to be used in presentations and written memos Experience with Keynote, Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint to be used in presentations and written memos Prior public affairs or communications experience is preferred We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO. About Us. POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes. Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don’t even know exist. Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself. These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization. POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. Learn more about Axel Springer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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