Strategic Partnerships Manager

Organization: Fort Worth Report — a nonprofit news organization About Fort Worth Report Fort Worth Report is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization delivering fact-based, in-depth journalism that strengthens the community. Its Vision 2030 strategy is to expand access to independent local news across Tarrant County, grow digital reach to more than one million monthly readers and 250,000 newsletter subscribers, and achieve a sustainable $5 million annual budget supported by diverse revenue streams. The organization relies on readers, sponsors, and partners who share its vision for a more informed and engaged Fort Worth.

The Opportunity: Fort Worth Report seeks a strategic, innovative, mission-driven Partnerships Manager to grow earned revenue and create partnerships connecting businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders with its journalism. This role will shape civic life in a fast-growing region, build collaborations that help local news reach everyone, and strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability as a trusted civic institution.

Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain trust-based partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders across Tarrant County. Develop creative marketing and sponsorship campaigns aligned with the mission and Vision 2030, including community-engagement events, newsletters, branded content, and digital platforms. Use audience insights and data to demonstrate impact, optimize campaigns, and deepen partner investment. Collaborate with editorial, audience, development, and operations teams to deliver campaigns that exceed client expectations. Prospect, pitch, and close partnerships that expand reach into underserved communities, grow sponsorship and promotion revenue toward $1 million annually, and strengthen civic participation and community connection. Represent Fort Worth Report at community events, forums, and partner gatherings. Success Metrics Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals. Drive earned revenue toward $1 million or more annually and grow partnerships tied to geographic-coverage hubs and engagement events. Increase reach to younger and more diverse audiences across Tarrant County. Maintain high client retention and satisfaction, with repeat year-over-year partnerships.

Qualifications: Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales or partnership-revenue goals. Three or more years of experience in sales, partnerships, business development, or marketing; digital-media or nonprofit experience is a plus. Strong digital-marketing, audience-engagement, and branded-content knowledge. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; an entrepreneurial, self-motivated, collaborative approach. Proficiency with CRM and productivity tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent, plus Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Airtable, or comparable collaboration tools. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; skills and results are valued over credentials. Must live in the Fort Worth/Tarrant County area and have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.

What We Offer: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus more benefits. 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution. Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays. Flexible hybrid work culture, with remote and in-office time as appropriate. Professional-development and training opportunities. Salary range of $55,000–$75,000 plus bonus opportunity. The opportunity to help build a lasting civic institution serving Tarrant County for decades.

How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to mike@fortworthreport.org.