Strategic Partnership Manager

The European Correspondent is looking for…

Business specialist / Strategic partnership manager (part-time)

Join The European Correspondent and help us build meaningful paid partnerships with stakeholders in the EU bubble and across Europe.

Location: Europe, preferably Brussels.
Type: Freelance contract (commission-based).
Reports to: Head of strategic partnerships.

About The European Correspondent

Launched in 2022, The European Correspondent is a fast-growing media organisation redefining how Europe is covered – beyond national borders and from the ground up. Every day, our newsletter lands in the inboxes of over 72,000 readers across the continent, and our online community across channels spans over 230 000 accounts. We’re looking for someone who can help us take our partnership efforts to the next level – growing our revenue and building meaningful collaborations.

Your role

We’re looking for a new business specialist / strategic partnership manager who can help grow our revenue and build meaningful collaborations.

You’ll be the driving force behind building strategic, mission-aligned partnerships that support our journalism and expand our impact. From organisations working on EU affairs to those reaching European audiences, you’ll connect with partners who believe in what we do.

Working closely with our head of strategic partnerships, you’ll take the lead across the full partnership journey: identifying opportunities, crafting pitches, closing deals, and fostering long-term collaborations that serve both our readers and our partners.

Your key responsibilities

Drive new revenue: Build and manage your own pipeline, from first outreach to signed agreement. Identify, approach, and convert new partners – especially in the EU affairs space, the wider European advertising market, and civil society.

Pitch to win: Craft sharp, tailored proposals for campaigns, partnerships, and custom content that match partner goals with the right mix of campaigns, ads, and content production.

Close deals: Lead negotiations, handle objections, and bring opportunities over the line.

Collaborate to deliver: Work closely with the implementation lead to ensure partnerships are smoothly executed and campaigns land as promised.

Activate your network: Use your existing relationships to open doors and accelerate deals.

Build long-term value: Turn first deals into repeat partnerships and ongoing collaborations.

Represent TEC externally: Be a confident, credible face of The European Correspondent in conversations with senior stakeholders.

Your profile

At least three years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships – ideally in media, stakeholder management, or EU affairs.

A strong network of relevant contacts in the EU affairs, communications, or advocacy sectors.

Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.

Highly motivated by targets and results, with a hands‑on and solution-oriented mindset.

Self‑organised and reliable - you’ll be working independently most of the time.

Fluent oral and written English.

Experience working with the business side of media, NGOs, think tanks, or advocacy organisations in Europe.

A genuine interest in journalism, democracy, and Europe.

Contract and compensation

This is a freelance position with an attractive commission-based structure plus up to 1000 euro flat fee depending on time commitment.

Flexible hours and remote work options – we expect a minimum of 20 hours per week.

What we offer

Mission-driven, fast-growing organisation: Work at the heart of Europe with a media organisation committed to independent, impactful journalism.

Flexible, remote-friendly setup: Work with flexibility and trust built into how we operate.

Real ownership: You lead partnerships end-to-end, from first contact to signed deal to long-term relationship. This is your work to own, shape, and grow.
Work you can be proud of: Your work directly funds independent journalism.

Mission with integrity: We keep editorial and commercial work strictly separate, so you can sell with confidence and sleep well at night.

High trust, low bureaucracy: You’re trusted to think, decide, and execute without micromanagement.

Smart, international context: You’ll work with organisations across Europe that care about democracy, environment, policy and impact.

Room to build: If you like improving offers, sharpening pitches, and creating structure, you’ll have space to do it here.

Direct access to leadership: You’ll work closely with the he