Business Development Associate IV - Linda Werner & Associates

Our Content Business Development team is seeking a dedicated individual to focus on program management, deal strategy, and execution across AI, Content/IP, and Integrity. This role is part of the Global Partnerships and Content organization, offering a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support product priorities for our social media platforms. You will work closely with Partnerships, Product, Legal, Operations, Analytics, and Policy teams to deliver impactful results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate priority agreements with partners from inception to execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with Legal, to create necessary legal agreements supporting various deal types and workstreams.
• Manage cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex business, operational, and legal issues essential for executing agreements.
• Draft leadership escalation documents and presentations, providing background and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Provide go-to-market and partner engagement support as needed, aligned with budget and product goals.
• Advocate for and represent partner needs while balancing company's objectives.
• Represent our company in meetings with executives from media, creator, and technology services companies.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in business development or consulting, including drafting and negotiating complex IP-based agreements/commercial contracts with minimal direction.
• Extensive experience working with data.
• Some experience in media or technology.
• Proven experience in negotiating deals and reviewing contracts.
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Nielsen and/or IRI data.
• Ability to handle and manage confidential information internally and externally.
• Experience with Google Suite (e.g., Google Docs).
• Strong persuasive skills and comfort in a selling role interfacing with customers.
• Proficient in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with escalation documents, summarizing, and presenting concisely.
• Ability to build diverse, collaborative relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Educational Requirements:

• BA or BS Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategy/Consulting background is a plus.
• Interest in AI or integrity/authenticity.
• Former FAANG experience.

Location: Remote

Role type: Contract 6.5 Month Position 

Expected hours: 40 per week 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language:

• English  (Required)