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About the Role

Aviation Week is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Director of Space Programs & Partnerships to serve as the operational driver of our expanding space portfolio. This role combines commercial execution with content strategy, translating the company's vision into delivered results while building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth.

Responsibilities

Execute strategic direction for Aviation Week’s position at Space Tech Expo US, managing exhibitor sales operations, content programming coordination, and on-site delivery.
Manage Space Tech Challenge Awards freelancer and oversee operations from sponsor acquisition through judging coordination, promotion, and awards ceremony execution.
Implement and scale STAR Pavilion and Commercial Space Media Pavilion concepts, managing exhibitor packages, sponsorship fulfillment, and programming logistics.
Serve as primary relationship manager for strategic partnerships, ensuring deliverables are met and value is maximized.
Manage strategic direction for Aviation Week’s engagement and participation with other related Space events within the overall community.
Support P&L management for space events and sponsorship programs, tracking performance against targets.
Execute exhibitor and sponsorship sales strategies, including bundled membership models and content-driven packages.
Identify and develop new revenue opportunities across events, digital platforms, and content partnerships.
Coordinate with sales teams on exhibitor acquisition, retention campaigns, and upsell execution.
Manage advertorial and sponsored content program execution, maintaining editorial standards while delivering sponsor value.
Implement content distribution plans to amplify event programming and extend post-event engagement.
Support initiatives to monetize Aviation Week's space publications and digital platforms.
Coordinate across marketing, editorial, production, and operations teams to deliver seamless event experiences.
Manage external vendors, contractors, and agency partners.
Prepare quarterly business reviews and performance reports for VP and key stakeholders.
Represent Aviation Week at industry events and with commercial space stakeholders as directed.

Requirements

7+ years in event management, business development, or commercial operations within aerospace, defense, or B2B media.
Demonstrated success managing complex programs and delivering against revenue targets.
Strong understanding of the commercial space ecosystem (suppliers, primes, government, investors).
Experience managing strategic partnerships and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Ability to work effectively between editorial/content teams and commercial functions.
Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and keep VP informed of progress.
Strong commercial acumen with experience executing sponsorship and exhibitor programs.
Proven ability to build and scale teams, including hiring and onboarding sales and operational staff.
Experience with multi-phase strategic launches and change management initiatives.
Experience with awards programs, pavilion concepts, or media theater models.
Familiarity with Aviation Week brand and aerospace/defense media landscape.
Existing relationships within commercial space industry.
Background in content marketing or sponsored content operations.
Self-starter who can translate strategic direction into operational execution.
Collaborative team player who thrives supporting senior leadership in matrixed environments.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving markets with shifting priorities.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage effectively.
Proactive problem-solver who escalates issues appropriately.

Skills

Event management
Business development
Commercial operations
Aerospace
Defense
B2B media
Program management
Revenue targets
Commercial space ecosystem
Strategic partnerships
Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Editorial/content teams
Commercial functions
Project management
Sponsorship programs
Exhibitor programs
Team building
Sales operations
Operational staff
Strategic launches
Change management
Awards programs
Pavilion concepts
Media theater models
Content marketing
Sponsored content operations
Communication skills
Problem-solving

Location

New York
DC

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

7+ years

Salary/Compensations

$140,000-$170,000

Benefits

Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.

About the Company

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow.
We organize over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets.
We also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads.
Aviation Week is the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.
As part of Informa Markets, we connect buyers and sellers through industry-leading content, events, and digital platforms.
Our space portfolio represents our commitment to advancing innovation and thought leadership in the rapidly evolving space sector.

Equal Opportunity

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed.
As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law.