VP, AI Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Minute Media•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Minute Media is a global technology and content company built for the future of sports consumption. Minute Media's proprietary technology platform enables the creation, distribution and monetization of digital content experiences, which powers Minute Media's portfolio of trusted content brands, including Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, and FanSided as well as hundreds of sports leagues, teams, broadcasters, third-party publishers and advertisers. The technology platform includes, (i) STN Video, an online video platform (OVP), which provides access to a robust sports highlights rights portfolio, and (ii) Magnifi, an AI-driven SaaS platform, that enables rights holders to detect key moments and create highlights in real time. Minute Media is building the future of how the world connects with sport, powered by innovation, shared globally, and trusted by millions of fans and the partners we serve. Minute Media has offices in the US, UK, Israel, Brazil, Asia and India. Minute Media is accelerating its position as a next-generation AI-powered media and technology company. This role exists to identify, structure, and scale high-value AI partnerships — both on-platform and off-platform — that unlock meaningful new revenue streams and strategic growth opportunities. The VP, AI Business Development & Strategic Partnerships will focus on commercializing AI-driven opportunities across content, distribution, advertising, data, licensing, and technology integrations. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to originate, close, and scale partnerships that materially contribute to company revenue and long-term strategic positioning.

Requirements

8-10+ years in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or Revenue-focused roles
Demonstrated success closing complex, multi-million-dollar technology or platform partnerships
Experience working with AI/ML-driven products (LLMs, generative AI, data platforms, personalization, AI video, etc.)
Background in media, ad tech, SaaS, platform ecosystems, or digital marketplaces
Strong experience negotiating revenue-share, licensing, and platform integration agreements
Proven track record of building new revenue lines from emerging technologies
Ability to attend in person meetings/ travel as needed to support partner relationships and business objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience at an AI-native company, major tech platform, or high-growth startup

Responsibilities

Originate and close high-impact AI partnerships that generate multi-million-dollar incremental revenue
Build a scalable pipeline of AI-driven commercial opportunities
Establish strategic relationships with leading AI platforms and emerging players
Launch integrated AI products and monetization models across Minute Media’s brands and technology platforms
Position Minute Media as a preferred AI partner within the media ecosystem