Partnership Manager (Sky News)

The Partnerships Manager is a key role within the Sky News Business Operations team, supporting the Head of Partnerships to develop, deliver and manage successful third-party partnerships that enhance Sky News’s editorial offer and generate commercial value. 

The role works closely with Sky News Editorial, Sky Media, Sky Distribution and wider teams across Sky. It will help manage and grow relationships with platforms, content, brand and distribution partners, including social media and broadcasting platforms, with an initial focus on partners such as YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, Apple and Samsung.  

This is a hands-on programme / partner management & delivery role. Responsible for turning partnership strategy into clear plans, strong partner relationships and well-managed activity. The role will support new business development, manage in-life partnerships and help ensure that commercial opportunities align with Sky News’s editorial vision, governance standards and broader strategic priorities, and ideal candidate could come from a Distribution Partnership / Brand Partnership Controller or Project Management background, but should have a keen interest in News and the evolving Media landscape.

Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.

What you’ll do 

• Support the Head of Partnerships in identifying, developing and delivering new commercial, distribution and content partnership opportunities for Sky News. 

• Manage day-to-day relationships with third-party platforms, suppliers and content partners, ensuring regular touchpoints, clear governance and strong in-life management. 

• Work closely with Editorial teams to define partnership requirements, ensure delivery aligns with editorial standards and translate commercial priorities into clear briefs and delivery plans. 

• Partner with Sky Media to support branded content, advertising sales and sponsorship opportunities across platforms, including input into pitches, packages and campaign requirements. 

• Work with Sky Distribution and wider Sky teams to support platform, channel feed, app distribution and partner expansion opportunities, both with new and existing partners. 

• Monitor partnership performance, risks and opportunities, using audience, commercial and operational insight to report progress against KPIs and support future recommendations. 

What you’ll bring  

• Experience managing at least one of; platform partnerships, branded content, editorial-commercial collaborations, distribution partnerships or third-party supplier relationships. 

• Strong understanding of the broadcast, digital video and social media landscape, including how platforms can support audience growth, commercial value and editorial reach. 

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, working with teams such as Editorial, Commercial, Legal, Insights, Distribution and Operations. 

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust, drive progress and reach alignment across different priorities and teams. 

• Commercially minded, with experience tracking performance, managing deliverables and supporting activity against clear KPIs. 

• Highly organised and delivery-focused, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines and partner requirements in a fast-moving environment.) 

Desirable skills and experience:  

• Experience working with social, digital or broadcasting platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Apple, Samsung or similar partners. 

• Broad understanding of content rights, branded content, platform governance, and editorial compliance requirements. 

• Experience using data and insight to inform recommendations and performance reviews. 

• Comfortable operating in a matrix organisation, building strong relationships across internal teams and external counterparties. 

Benefits and perks 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:  

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema   

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution 

• Private healthcare with mental health support  

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance  

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect  

• Sharesave and Tech schemes  

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

How you’ll work 

 We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.  

Your office base  

Osterley

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are 

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.  

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

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