Dear Media, LLC
Austin, LA or New York Based
TITLE: Manager, Partnership Strategy
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Dear Media is looking to hire a full-time Manager, Partnership Strategy with a strong experience of executing multi-channel partnerships with talent from pre-contract ideation through post-contract campaign completion. The Manager will be responsible for owning high-level relationships with key talent, clients and agencies reporting into the Senior Director of Partnership Strategy & Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaison between talent and sales, providing talent support in project management, building proactive packages, ensuring deadlines are met and sharing consistent feedback on revenue goals & campaign performance via monthly and quarterly check-ins.
- Work closely with internal department leads across production, finance, sales, and business development on workflows and cross-departmental day-to-day tasks.
- Own and foster key client and agency relationships to develop customer retention and drive renewals.
- Work closely with sales in the pre-sale RFP phase to ideate on custom concepts and build sales materials including formal RFPs, case studies, talent media kits and recap reports.
- Own the post-sale process of executing branded campaigns across podcast, social media, video, newsletter, website and live events, acting as the main point of contact for brand partners and talent.
- Work closely with third party data and attribution partners (i.e., Nielsen, Magellan, Podscribe, etc.)
- Additional responsibilities as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Austin, LA or New York based
- 5+ year’s experience in managing influencer campaigns or a related field (i.e. Talent Management, Creator Marketing)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Advertising/Sales/Communications preferred
- Proven Sales & Marketing experience
- Previous talent agency or related industry experience is preferred but not required
- Strong written, verbal, and visual presentation communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all personality types and behaviors; flexibility
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume email/workload
- Experience in client services and/or talent relations is a plus
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented work style
- Ability to work against deadlines
- A passion for social media and an interest in developing talent relationships
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
- Google E-mail / Docs / Calendar (a must)
- Strong familiarity with Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and all other social platforms
- Experience working with data & attribution platforms
- Traffic analysis tools experience (ex. CreatorIQ) is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of Google Analytics is preferred but not required
- QuickBase experience is preferred but not required
What You’ll Get:
- Robust benefits package with employer contribution
- Unlimited vacation time
- WFH flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Volunteer opportunities
- Casual dress code & open office environment
- A rewarding career at an industry-leading company with a strong mission and passionate team
Dear Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Dear Media offers parental and family leave along with generous health and dental benefits for all employees.
About Dear Media:
Dear Media is a multi-platform media company dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and narratives. As one of the most prominent names in women’s media today, Dear Media hosts over 70 podcasts fronted by top-tier talent that focus on health and wellness, parenting, and business and entrepreneurship. With a following of more than 225M across social channels, Dear Media’s podcast slate consists of fan-favorites like “The Toast” with Jackie & Claudia Oshry; “Not Skinny But Not Fat” with Amanda Hirsch; Tay & Taylor Lautner’s “The Squeeze”; and “Girls Gotta Eat” hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg, among others. From concept to editorial, production, distribution, monetization, live and commerce extensions, Dear Media’s 360-degree business model provides shows with unparalleled support. The company was founded in 2018 by Michael Bosstick, who co-created and remains co-host of “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her” podcast alongside his wife Lauryn Bosstick, the creator of the wellness and beauty brand The Skinny Confidential.
