Partnership Associate

ABOUT TED TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community. About TED Partnerships The TED Partnerships team is responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships with organizations that ultimately fund TED’s non-profit mission of ideas worth spreading. We leverage our events, video and podcast content, digital platforms, and TED’s signature format to create creative, unique, and mutually-beneficial relationships with companies, associations, and foundations around the world. There is no “average” day on Partnerships, since our business is so dynamic. Our team sells a variety of products that help businesses transform from the inside and share their stories with the outside world. Responsibilities: ● Conduct industry research and identify trends, and build prospect lists using tools like MediaRadar, Hunter, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator ● Manage inbound leads and conduct initial outreach to assess partnership potential ● Collaborate with Partnership Managers to prepare for client meetings by developing customized proposals, pitch decks, and presentations ● Contribute to the development of RFP responses, media plans, and creative concepts that align with partner goals ● Maintain a strong understanding of TED’s offerings and technical capabilities across video, display, audio, social, and custom content ● Coordinate with internal teams to confirm specs, pricing, and inventory availability for partner programs ● Track and maintain all partner opportunities, proposals, and deal status in Salesforce and AdBook ● Ensure seamless handoff to the Ad Operations team for campaign execution and support the development of campaign recaps and renewal strategies ● Liaise with the offshore trafficking team for campaign setups, creative QA, technical troubleshooting, and reporting inquiries ● Other duties as assigned ● Enthusiastic about TED’s mission and the power of media to drive impact ● A collaborative team player with a solutions-first mindset and strong interpersonal skills ● Exceptionally organized and able to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities ● A strategic thinker and active listener who can bring big ideas to the table ● 2-3 years of experience in a digital media, publisher, or agency environment ● Working knowledge of digital advertising formats, media planning, campaign execution, and ad operations functions ● Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools (especially Salesforce) ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills ● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience ● This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays WORKPLACE CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS General: Office environment Physical: Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Mental/Visual: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; work involves performing tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, Computer Software: Ability to use common office equipment such as telephone, computer and copier Computer programs to include MS Office, Mac programs, Google Docs, functional related databases Travel: No TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their cover letter, resume, and writing sample or portfolio.