Brand Partnerships Manager (W2 Only)

Job Title: Brand Partnerships Manager (W2 Only) Job Location: New York, NY (100% Remote) Job Duration: 02/02/2026 – 01/28/2028 Job Description: • Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Partnerships Entertainment Manager to lead all entertainment-related partnerships and drive key KPIs. • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large and small-scale partnerships, strategic planning, cross functional team management, and partnership execution. • This role requires a results-oriented manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at balancing creativity with strategic execution. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development, pitching, negotiation, execution and reporting of innovative entertainment partnerships that align with business objectives, ensuring best-in-class delivery across experiential activations, social and digital content campaigns, ad placements, talent booking, influencer marketing, and more. • Develop and oversee go-to-market (GTM) strategies and 360-degree marketing plans for partnerships, from briefing and KPI setting to execution and final recap, while providing clear, strategic direction to internal and external partners. • Scale partnership activations nationally, managing risks, tracking progress, and making trade-offs to meet business objectives, while establishing and presenting KPIs and performance metrics to leadership. • Manage and reconcile partnership budgets (exceeding $1M), ensuring efficient resource allocation, ROI optimization, and alignment with the annual financial plan. • Drive cross-functional alignment by collaborating with stakeholders and external agencies to develop and implement strategic initiatives, ensuring objectives, deliverables, and operational considerations are met while securing leadership buy-in. • Oversee day-to-day operations, budgeting, and performance reporting for external agencies, using data-driven insights to optimize results and inform decision-making. • Confidently manage blockers in the campaign process, solving problems and translating complex strategies into impactful marketing that aligns with company messaging. • Deliver comprehensive pre- and post-program reports to leadership, highlighting partnership performance, impact, and key insights to inform future strategies and strategic planning. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor's Degree is required at a minimum • 6+ years of experience in partnerships, strategic, or go-to-market roles, preferably within high-growth technology, media, or entertainment companies. • Proven ability to manage large-scale partnerships from initial planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. • Experience managing large budgets and evaluating financial performance. • Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization. • Experience in contract negotiations and understanding legal aspects of partnerships. Preferred Skills: • Masters in Event Planning • Background in entertainment, media, or technology industries is highly desirable. • Exceptional communication skills to effectively present ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Data-driven mindset with the capability to translate insights into actionable strategies for partnership success. • Creative problem-solving abilities to navigate challenges and identify strategic solutions that drive engagement. Must Have Skills • Annual Budgets • Brand Partnerships • Campaign Execution