Content Partnerships Lead, Learn Grid Studio CanvaJoin us as the Content Partnerships Lead, where you''ll unlock curriculumaligned content at scale by building strategic relationships with the world''s leading educational publishers, curriculum providers, and ministries of education.Where and how you can workOur flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have campuses in Melbourne and coworking spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. You have the choice of where and how you work we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.What you''ll be doingAt the moment, this role is focused on:Lead endtoend content partnership strategy and execution to help drive Canva''s longterm growth, with a particular focus on branded content, AIpowered content innovations, and expanding Canva''s content ecosystem.Own partnership performance targets and budget, developing datadriven insights, trends and strategic frameworks to measure success and optimise partnership ROI through commercial negotiations and securing favourable terms.Evolve Canva''s content partnerships operations from prospecting potential partners to establishing Canva as a soughtafter collaborator for the largest global brands and content innovators at the forefront of the design space.Cultivate deep, strategic relationships with existing and prospective content partners while establishing robust, scalable processes for partner onboarding, engagement, and ongoing relationship management.Collaborate across internal groups including Design, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Growth and other specialties to ensure partnerships align with Canva''s broader company objectives and drive innovation that keeps Canva competitive in emerging content and AI technologies.You''re probably a match if57+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or content licensing within education technology, educational publishing, curriculum providers, or highgrowth content platforms serving education markets.Proven track record of driving strategic content partnerships from conception to execution, with measurable business impact in education contexts and demonstrated ability to negotiate favourable licensing terms with educational publishers, MoEs or curriculum providers.Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience assessing partnership performance through curriculum coverage metrics, teacher satisfaction data, content quality evaluation, and using data to inform partnership priorities across multiple education markets.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience partnering with senior leadership, educational institutions, and ministries of education, owning crossfunctional initiatives, and influencing diverse stakeholders to align with strategic objectives.Strong business acumen and understanding of educational publishing, curriculum frameworks, and edtech industry dynamics, with demonstrated ability to combine problemsolving creativity with commercial judgement in complex education partnership contexts.What you''ll learn and how you''ll develop at CanvaYou''ll gain deep exposure to all aspects of strategy and operations at a highgrowth technology company, from AIpowered content innovations to international expansion. Working closely with senior leadership across Teams & Education and other supergroups, you''ll develop advanced strategic thinking skills while learning how to scale operations and drive organisational change.You''ll get handson experience with one of the most complex content ecosystems in tech, working on problems that don''t have playbooks yet, and partnering with crossfunctional groups across Canva to find solutions that impact millions of users. This is a role where your decisionmaking and leadership will directly influence strategy, and you''ll see your recommendations come to life in our product and shape the future of design.Through the Strategy subspecialty growth infrastructure and Canva''s professional development programs, you''ll develop your sharp commercial instincts, data analysis proficiency, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and handson experience with emerging technologies.About The TeamWe''re building the Learn Grida worldclass library of over 100,000 curriculumaligned resourcesthat will democratise access to educational content for millions of teachers and students globally. Our Learn Grid Studio sits at the intersection of curriculum expertise, AIpowered content generation, and strategic partnerships, transforming Canva from a design tool into the goto platform where educators find readytoteach resources for every subject, grade level, and curriculum standard.We''re not just scaling content we''re scaling educational equity, reducing teacher burnout, and ensuring that every student has access to engaging, curriculumaligned learning experiences regardless of their zip code or school budget.What''s in it for youAchieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard and we do but you''ll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a wide range of benefits:Equity packages we want our success to be yours too.Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and support you personally.Other Stuff To KnowWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don''t feel your skills quite match what''s listed above we still want to hear from you! Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Content Partnerships Lead, Learn Grid Studio