Partner Growth Lead, Apple TV

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Apple TV is available worldwide, and partnerships are a major driver of its growth. As Partner Growth Lead, you will set the global strategy for our most important partners and third-party platforms. These span Pay TV, SVOD, carrier, financial services, and retail bundles. You will be accountable for the partnership contribution to Apple TV revenue and paid plan targets, and you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver it.

Description

As Partner Growth Lead for Apple TV, you will own the global partnership strategy that drives subscriber and revenue growth across Pay TV, SVOD, carrier, financial services, and retail bundle channels. Day to day, you will build prioritization frameworks, set partner-specific go-to-market plans, and align cross-functional teams around shared targets. You will also lead partner engagement programs, including content showcases and regional events, to deepen long-term relationships with Apple TV's most strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a partner prioritization framework. Create and maintain a data-backed framework that decides which partners to focus on and which KPIs matter most. Lean on key business metrics (engagement, revenue, paid plans, and LTV, and weigh each partner's contribution to the business.
• Own partnership growth plans for priority partners and bundle models (Pay TV, SVOD, carrier, financial services, retail). Set targets and partner specific go to market plans that lean on historical data, competitive insights and partner specific insights.
• Work closely with Business Development, Partner Marketing, TV Marketing, Product and others to ensure there is a common understanding and action plan at the channel and partner level.
• Lead global partner events and engagement. Plan and deliver content showcases and spotlight events in key regional hubs to build partner knowledge of our content and long-term relationships. Support partners with marketing toolkits, early content access, and industry events.
• Global thinking with local execution. Act as the global parent-strategy lead and work with the international team on regional partnership strategies that reflect local market needs.
• Set and drive a clear vision for direct (and indirect) teams. Develop talent with clear career pathing, measurements of success and a culture of honest and constructive feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing subscription businesses in the entertainment industry, with a strong analytical foundation.
• Demonstrated experience owning partnership growth plans and building long-term partner relationships
• Proven ability to develop data-backed frameworks that connect partner activity to business outcomes such as revenue, paid plans, and lifetime value
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including business development, marketing, and product
• Experience working in or with international markets, with an ability to adapt global strategies to regional needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring teams, with a track record of developing talent and fostering a culture of constructive feedback
• Familiarity with digital media distribution models across multiple partner categories such as carriers, financial services, and retail bundles
• Experience planning and executing partner-facing events, content showcases, or industry summits
• Knowledge of competitive dynamics in the streaming and digital media landscape
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across large, matrixed organizations
• Passion for film and television, with a genuine interest in how content drives subscriber engagement and retention
• Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $185,600 and $279,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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