Manager, Creative Partnerships

Our client is looking for a Creative Partnerships Manager to join their team on 5 month contract with the potential to extend. This person will work 40 hours a week, on a flexible, hybrid schedule in New York, NY. As the sales partner, our client is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, proactive, and client-focused Creative Partnerships Manager (Contractor) to join the Media team with our client. In this role, you will drive development and orchestration of multi-platform partnerships across linear, digital and social platforms connecting clients to the powerful programming across various well known entertainment brands.In this role, you will be a strategic partner across ad sales, including planning, creative, operations, and strategic content teams, helping to manage RFP requests, sponsorship deliverables, support client-facing materials, and ensure seamless execution of advertising programs across media platforms. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, collaborative and solutions-oriented, and experience working in a fast-paced media, advertising, or marketing environment. Client & Sales Support Responsibilities: -Collaborate with Sales and other marketing team member on rfp responses and proactive pitches by synthesizing client needs and deliver marketing opportunities that are scalable, innovative and on-brand for the Media networks.-Assist in developing materials for client presentations, sales pitches, and go-to-market sponsorship concepts.-Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Account Management, Planning, Operations, Network teams) to gather deliverables and updates for client communication.-Function in a client-facing capacity, with the ability to quickly step into external meetings and pitch thoughtful, compelling ideas to clients.Project & Campaign Management-Oversee timelines and deliverables for Media sponsorshipsincluding linear activations, digital executions, social and custom creative.-Maintain clear communication with stakeholders to ensure all deadlines are met.-Track progress of creative assets, approvals, scripts, graphics, and production needs.-Effectively work across multiple cross-functional teams, balancing competing priorities to keep initiatives moving forward.- Partner closely with network teams (News, Entertainment, Sports) to align on revenue generating opportunities.-Collaborate with Ad Sales Planning and Inventory to confirm pricing, availability, and flight details.Data, Reporting & Internal Tools-Update Monday.com and internal tracking systems with sponsorship details, stages, and campaign progress.-Support creation of recap materials and performance summaries for internal and external stakeholders.-Track category trends, show integration, and available opportunities.-Help streamline workflows to improve communication between sales and creative teams.-Ensure all materials (decks, briefs, one-sheets) are organized and up to date.-Maintain best practices and process documentation for the department. Qualifications-3-5 years of experience in advertising, media sales, marketing, or related fields.=Strong understanding of media terminology (linear, digital, sponsorships, integrations, impressions, etc.).-Excellent project management and multitasking abilities.-Strong communication and presentation skills able to work across multiple internal teams.-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel).-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.-Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Email Your Resume In Word Toakline@creativecircle.comLooking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS28-1982979 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Alexa Kline - Recruiter, National DeliveryFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. 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