Partnerships Engagement and Brand Marketing Manager

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San Francisco / $121.7 - $133.87 hour

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Salary
SALARY:

$121.7 - $133.87

Location

LOCATION

San Francisco

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Partnerships Engagement Manager (Contract)

Contract length: 2 years
Rate: Up to $70 per hour

Location: Remote (Must be US based) with preference for PST hours

An established organisation within the entertainment and media space is seeking a dynamic and experienced Partnerships Engagement Manager to lead entertainment-related partnerships and drive key performance outcomes. This role is ideal for a results-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance strategic thinking with creative execution.

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end partnership strategy and delivery, working across internal teams and external partners to develop innovative, high-impact activations. This includes overseeing national-scale campaigns, managing significant budgets, and delivering clear performance reporting to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, pitching, negotiation, execution, and reporting of entertainment partnerships aligned to business objectives across experiential activations, digital and social campaigns, media placements, talent and influencer marketing, and more.

  • Develop and oversee go-to-market strategies and integrated marketing plans, from briefing and KPI definition through to execution and post-campaign analysis.

  • Scale partnership activations nationally, managing risk, tracking progress, and making strategic trade-offs to achieve objectives.

  • Define, monitor, and present KPIs and performance metrics to senior leadership.

  • Manage and reconcile partnership budgets exceeding $1M, ensuring effective allocation of resources and ROI optimisation.

  • Drive cross-functional alignment by collaborating with internal stakeholders, agencies, and external partners to deliver against agreed objectives and timelines.

  • Oversee day-to-day agency management, including budgeting, performance reporting, and optimisation using data-driven insights.

  • Proactively manage blockers and challenges, translating complex strategies into effective, on-brand marketing outcomes.

  • Deliver comprehensive pre- and post-campaign reporting, highlighting results, insights, and recommendations to inform future strategy.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in partnerships, strategic marketing and go-to-market roles.

  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale partnerships from planning through execution.

  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

  • Proven experience managing large budgets and assessing financial performance.

  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

  • Experience with contract negotiations and a solid understanding of partnership-related legal considerations.

Preferred Experience

  • Background in entertainment, media, or technology environments.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into actionable strategies.

  • Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to navigating complexity.

CONTACT

Kitty Herlihy

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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