Senior Vice President, NPR Content Strategy & Business Development

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OVERVIEW

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Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR . This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Intro to Position

We are seeking a strategic, deal-driven SVP of Content Strategy & Business Development to lead the strategic expansion of our editorial reach and enterprise distribution. Reporting directly to the Chief Content Officer, this executive will serve as the primary architect and operator of our external partnership strategy. You will bridge the gap between our content production and revenue growth—identifying, negotiating, and executing strategic alliances with digital platforms, streaming networks, audio networks, and mission-aligned distribution partners.

In addition to structuring external partnerships, you will collaborate closely with enterprise stakeholders across the organization to standardize operational frameworks, direct the division’s OKR planning, and align resource allocation directly with Content’s overarching strategic objectives.

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook . All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff is defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development & Monetization

• Drive Partnership Revenue: Pitch, negotiate, and close high-value content distribution, co-production, and IP licensing deals for network content across platforms.
• Expand Distribution Channels: Identify and secure deal structures with major digital news aggregators, streaming platforms, newsletter networks, and public media systems to scale audience reach and maximize revenue.
• Innovate Business Models: Work alongside the CCO to design business models (e.g., enterprise member subscriptions, content licensing, revenue-share frameworks) that bring financial sustainability to NPR and the Network.

Partner Management & Strategic Alliances

• Co-Production & Joint Ventures: Structure operational agreements for collaborative, multi-newsroom reporting initiatives to ensure partner alignment while protecting editorial standards.
• Cross-Sector

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nancial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

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$290,000 — $350,000 USD

NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer . NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

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