ARTFORUM: Director, Partnerships and Business Development

Responsibilities

• Generate new revenue and strategies across all platforms including print, digital, social, event sponsorships.
• Develop and execute comprehensive partnerships with brands, museums and cultural organizations to achieve revenue targets and maximize profitability across multiple platforms and channels.
• Direct the development of systems, processes, and workflows that improve operational accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, events, and finance to align strategies with overall business objectives and priorities.
• Liaise with the editorial departments on programming ideas and execution to ensure programming is aligned with revenue targets and editorial mission.
• Manage budgets, prepare and present clear, insightful business reviews and performance updates to senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and drive innovation in partnership
• Represent ARTFORUM and Art Media at industry events and client meetings, demonstrating thought leadership and championing mission, brand values, and editorial.

Requirements

• Five+ years' client-facing experience in a similar role in an entrepreneurial environment with a proven track record in meeting revenue goals. In depth knowledge of the contemporary art world and competitive environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
• A good faith estimate of the salary range is $140k - $160k upon hire + quarterly paid commission for achieving revenue targets. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.
• If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
• It's all About You...
• At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.
• About ARTFORUM:
• Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Established in 1962, it has become an institution unto itself and has long served as the foremost tastemaker in the industry.
• About ARTnews:

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Additional Information

ARTFORUM: Director, Partnerships and Business Development The publishing team at ARTFORUM and Art Media (ARTnews and Art in America) is seeking a Director of Partnerships and Business Development whose mission is to grow revenue and build audience by establishing and executing innovative partnerships that drive business results. This role requires a deep understanding of the art world and media. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and innovation required to open doors and develop new business, they will be a creative thinker with excellent communication skills and have contacts at the highest level. The Director will lead operational efforts across multi-platform collaborations. Working closely with teams across editorial, sales and marketing, events, and finance, this role will serve as a key member of the publishing and leadership team. PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

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