Strategic Partner Manager, News Ecosystem - job 1 of 2

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA.Minimum qualifications:• 5 years of experience working in partnerships or a similar strategy or business development roles.• Experience working in the news industry.Preferred qualifications:• Master's degree, JD, or other relevant advanced degree.• Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, and presentation development.• Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills regarding contractual, technical, and financial issues with partners.About The JobAs the Strategic Partner Manager for News Ecosystem, you will be tasked with shaping the future of news on the platform. You will drive the exploration, scoping and execution of new models to bring high-quality news content to YouTube, enabling content experiences for users who come to YouTube for their news, and making news publishing more sustainable for the breadth of the world’s news organizations. You will develop new strategies, products, and programs for the news ecosystem. You will also initiate and manage day-to-day operations and partner relationships, fielding and prioritizing incoming requests, troubleshooting partner systems around reporting, content management, and Content ID, and creating periodic reports (external and internal) on partner performance.You will analyze a challenge with structured thinking, comfortable with ambiguity and adapt your approach to reconcile with evolving priorities. You will work with a global, cross-functional team, have a track record of managing engaging priorities and be part of an innovative group of thinkers and doers, forging new ground at the intersection of technology and news.At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $103,000-$152,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .Responsibilities• Identify and develop strategic recommendations on business and partnership models for news content creation and distribution on YouTube, rooted in a mastery of industry trends.• Manage and optimize existing partnerships to improve business growth and user experience, while maintaining strong direct relationships with key partners.• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and launch strategic business initiatives.• Craft product and program launch roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams, identifying opportunities for partnerships, developing business terms and negotiating agreements to close.• Evaluate and develop new business engagement models that could apply to a wide range of news industry partners.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .