VP, New Business Initiatives

Company: Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job InformationDow Jones VP, New Business Initiatives in NEW YORK, New YorkAbout Our Organization:Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).About the Role:As Vice President (VP) of New Business Initiatives, you will be responsible for developing and executing high-impact business initiatives that drive the company's growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.This role combines a strong business acumen with a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to work across functions to cultivate new opportunities, form strategic enterprise partnerships, and incubate emerging business ventures.Reporting into the SVP of Strategy, the VP will lead a team focused on exploring new markets, forging critical alliances, and driving the business forward through creative and sustainable growth strategies.You will work in our midtown Manhattan office 5 days a week.You Will:

• Develop P&L, business cases and strategic plans for new business opportunities, including new markets, product lines, and revenue models in tandem with CEO priorities:

• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to assess the viability of new business ventures and emerging market trends.
• Leverage data and industry insights to identify high-potential opportunities and evaluate their risk-reward balance.
• Oversee pilot programs, new product development, or market-entry strategies for emerging business opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs for strategic initiatives, providing regular updates and recommendations to the executive team.
• Facilitate enterprise revenue opportunities:
  • Establish and oversee a structured framework to track, analyze, and report on the progress of enterprise-wide revenue initiatives as identified by CEO activities.
  • Act as a strategic liaison between the executive office and internal teams, ensuring seamless alignment, execution, and timely follow-through on key initiatives.
  • Facilitate executive engagement with key enterprise customers and strategic partners, driving effective relationship management and value optimization.
  • Integrate new businesses:
    • Oversee and manage the seamless integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, along with the People Team.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to harmonize operations, culture, and systems.
    • Partner with FP&A to define key success metrics and track financial and operational performance post-integration.
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with integration to maximize long-term value.You Have:
      • The willingness and ability to work on-site in our midtown Manhattan office 5 days a week
      • 15+ years of relevant experience
      • Proven track record of leading teams, developing strategic partnerships, and driving growth in a company.
      • Understanding of business functions such as marketing, finance, operations, and product development with experience effectively collaborating with these and other departments.
      • Experience developing and implementing long-term strategies for business growth and market positioning.Our Benefits:
        • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
        • Paid Time Off
        • Retirement Plans
        • Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
        • Family Care Benefits & Caregiving SupportReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
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