Business Development Manager

Compensation

$100K–$130K Base + Bonus + Fund Carry

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growth‑capital investment firm that partners with major media companies to provide strategic investment to growth‑stage consumer brands in exchange for equity, using media assets as the core value driver. The firm sits at the intersection of venture investing, media, and strategic partnerships, and is expanding its network of media partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop strategic relationships with senior executives across publishers, broadcasters, CTV, FAST, OOH/DOOH, and digital media organizations
Identify and secure new media partners while expanding the firm's network of media capital investors
Act as a market-facing ambassador for the firm through executive meetings, conferences, and industry events
Collaborate with senior leadership to structure media-for-equity investment partnerships for high-growth consumer brands
Maintain and expand relationships with existing media partners
Monitor media industry trends, M&A activity, and emerging partnership opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally with investment, legal, and communications teams throughout the partnership lifecycle

Ideal Background

Approximately 5+ years of experience in:
Publisher Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Corporate Development, Media Strategy, or Strategic Alliances
Experience working with or selling into:
Digital Publishers, Broadcasters, CTV, Programmatic Advertising, AdTech, OOH/DOOH, or Media Platforms

The Ideal Candidate

Existing network within the media ecosystem
Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills
Hunter mentality with a track record of business development success
Commercially sophisticated, comfortable discussing partnership economics
Strong presentation and storytelling skills
Entrepreneurial and self-motivated

Why This Opportunity

Join an early mover in the media-for-equity investment space, working directly with founders and senior leadership
Build partnerships with many of the largest media organizations in the country
Blend venture capital, media, and strategic partnerships into one role
Competitive compensation, bonus, and participation in fund carry

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