CareerPlan

Director, Space Programs & Partnerships

New York, NY, usFull-time$140k–$170k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Operational driver for Aviation Week's expanding space portfolio, managing Space Tech Expo presence, awards, pavilions, and content monetization.

Role type

Director, Space Programs & Partnerships

Builds

Space Tech Expo US presence, Space Tech Challenge Awards, STAR Pavilion, commercial space content programs

Domain

Aerospace, defense, and commercial space media

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Event management, business development, P&L management, strategic partnership management, sales strategy execution, content monetization, team building, project management, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Awards program management, pavilion concepts, media theater models, content marketing operations

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Execute strategic direction for Space Tech Expo US, manage Space Tech Challenge Awards operations, implement and scale STAR Pavilion concepts, serve as primary relationship manager for strategic partnerships, support P&L management for space events, execute exhibitor and sponsorship sales strategies, manage advertorial and sponsored content program execution, coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors

Seniority

Director, hands-on leadership