Partnerships Manager

HireAIScore is an independent directory that scores AI hiring vendors against a published rubric tied to the EU AI Act, NYC Local Law 144, the Colorado AI Act, and Illinois HB 3773. We're hiring a Partnerships Manager to build and manage relationships with the vendors, publishers, and industry partners that intersect with our directory and methodology work.

What you'll do

• Identify, pitch, and close partnership opportunities with vendors, industry associations, and media outlets relevant to AI hiring and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner organizations, managing ongoing relationships and renewals.
• Coordinate with the editorial team to ensure partnership activity stays consistent with the site's editorial independence policies (no paid placement, no pay-for-score arrangements).
• Negotiate and draft partnership agreements, tracking terms, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Report on partnership pipeline, performance, and outcomes to leadership.
• Represent the company at industry events, webinars, and conferences to develop new partner relationships.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or a related relationship-management role.
• Strong negotiation and contract-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex policies clearly to external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with editorial, product, and leadership teams.
• Organized and self-directed, able to manage multiple partner relationships and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience in HR tech, compliance, legal tech, or a regulated industry is a plus.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI governance, HR technology, or employment law/regulatory landscapes.
• Experience working at or partnering with a media, directory, or ratings-type platform.
• CRM experience for tracking partner pipelines and outcomes.