Partnerships Engagement and Brand Marketing Manager

Overview

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.