Manager, Partnership Marketing

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage smaller branded content campaigns from kickoff through launch, while supporting the execution of larger, more complex integrated programs
• Own campaign timelines, deliverables, production briefs, budgets, and project documentation, ensuring programs remain on schedule and aligned with partner objectives
• Work collaboratively across Creative Strategy, Multimedia, Account Management, Sales, and external production partners to drive projects forward and deliver high-quality work
• Proactively identify challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop thoughtful solutions, knowing when to make decisions independently and when to escalate to leadership
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and tight deadlines

• Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to translate approved concepts into actionable production plans, with a strong understanding of the Front Office Sports brand, audience, and social-first content strategy
• Develop production briefs, creative feedback, talent materials, and other documentation to guide content execution
• Support pre-production planning and onsite execution, including talent coordination, production logistics, vendor management, and shoot operations
• Manage creative review and approval processes, consolidating feedback and ensuring content meets both FOS standards and partner expectations
• Bring a strong creative point of view and production knowledge, identifying opportunities to strengthen storytelling, content quality, and overall execution

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for assigned campaigns as needed, confidently leading communications, status updates, creative reviews, and approvals
• Build strong working relationships across internal departments, external partners, talent representatives, and clients to facilitate collaboration and drive projects forward
• Navigate competing feedback and priorities, finding creative compromises that balance client objectives with the FOS brand, audience, and production realities
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing thoughtful recommendations and managing expectations
• Partner with Account Management to ensure campaigns fulfill contracted objectives and support strong client relationships

• Manage assigned production budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities to maximize resources while maintaining content quality
• Maintain accurate campaign documentation, including timelines, deliverables, client feedback, approvals, and launch schedules
• Collaborate with Account Management, Audience, and Ad Operations teams to monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities for optimization
• Lead post-campaign reporting, recaps, and case studies, translating campaign results into actionable insights
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and increase operational efficiency across the team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 4–6 years of experience in branded content, integrated marketing, content production, or campaign management, ideally at a digital-first publisher, media company, or creative agency
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to think critically, navigate ambiguity, and develop creative, practical solutions under pressure
• Strong understanding of content production workflows, terminology, and processes, including pre-production, shoots, post-production, and creative approvals
• Strong creative instincts and editorial judgment, with an understanding of how to develop content that aligns with a publisher's brand, audience, and partner objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments, manage competing perspectives, and build consensus
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage campaigns and projects while recognizing when to seek guidance or escalate challenges
• Experience working with clients and external stakeholders, including the ability to manage expectations, negotiate solutions, and communicate recommendations confidently
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and self-motivated, with a proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to take initiative
• Familiarity with social-first content, digital platforms, and branded storytelling; experience developing or managing social content is a plus.
• Experience managing production budgets, external vendors, and talent coordination
• Knowledge of sports, business, and the digital media landscape is a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
• Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup