Development Director, Airport Partnerships
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 1, 2026.
Orange Barrel Media (OBM) creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in top U.S. markets. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement premier media programs that add to the character of urban places. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates.
The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) platform in concert with cities across the U.S. through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a best-in-class public engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, enliven the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. The core pillars of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market to achieve city objectives and exceed community expectations.
We are a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow.
Learn more at www.obm.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.
Please Note: This is a remote role with a high travel requirement.
Position Overview
Orange Barrel Media is seeking a Business Development Director to lead the identification and development of media opportunities within and surrounding airports and other large transit hubs, with a focus on applying OBM’s differentiated media platforms and approach to this category of infrastructure.
This role will focus on establishing and structuring partnerships with airport authorities, developers, and other stakeholders to enable the development of high-impact media infrastructure within and about airports and transit hubs.
The ideal candidate brings experience working in or adjacent to the airport and transit agency ecosystem and understands how these organizations operate, including governance structures and approval processes.
Key Responsibilities
Airport & Transit Partnership Development
- Identify and build relationships with airport authorities, aviation departments, transit authorities, developers, and related stakeholders to create opportunities for new media assets.
- Structure partnerships that allow OBM to develop and operate its media platforms within these environments.
- Navigate governance structures, approval processes, and partnership frameworks.
Opportunity Identification
- Identify potential locations for iconic digital spectaculars, IKE kiosks, and other media assets in and around airport corridors, roadways, parking structures, transit hubs, and surrounding real estate.
- Evaluate opportunities for feasibility, visibility, and long-term partnership potential.
Deal Structuring
- Lead negotiations and partnership discussions with airports, agencies, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Work with internal teams to structure agreements that support long-term development and operations.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with internal teams to move projects from concept to execution.
- Coordinate with OBM’s advertising partners to ensure assets are designed to support premium advertising opportunities.
Market Strategy
- Monitor airport development activity, infrastructure projects, and transportation corridors that may create new media opportunities.
- Identify expansion opportunities within major airport markets across the United States.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in airport environments, transportation infrastructure, media, concessions, or related industries. OOH media experience is a plus, but is not required.
- Experience working with or within airport authorities, concession operators, or airport infrastructure organizations.
- Familiarity with airport governance structures, approval processes, and public-private partnership models.
- Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments including public agencies and private partners.
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and business development skills.
OBM is an equal-opportunity employer, and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, expense account, free catered lunch daily, and a fun and fast-paced team-oriented environment.