Hybrid Account Director, Brand Sponsorship, Partnership & Entertainment Marketing

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About the role

  • Account Director managing brand partnerships on the Brand Integration Team at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. Develop deep relationships with marketing teams in the entertainment industry for integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Leading brand sponsorship and partnership outreach and strategy on various client (brand and non-profit) teams.
  • Strategizing, negotiating and contracting media partners for strong mixed media plans; execute media partnerships and branded content, including content concepting, drafting, editing and more.
  • Assisting in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies.
  • Considered a thought-leader of sorts, for the agency and clients.
  • Partnering with PR, Talent and Social Media teams to create integrated strategies for clients.
  • Training and mentoring junior staff on the inner workings and executions of brand integration, PR, media relations, social campaigns, and overall work approach.
  • Managing and building on existing network of brand reps and entertainment/fashion/sports/tech industry contacts.
  • Planning, managing and executing brand and entertainment marketing and partnership strategy on behalf of corporate and non-profit clients for product launches, campaign launches, etc.
  • Achieving deliverables for a full roster of clients (average of 6 – 8).

Requirements

  • at least 8 years of brand sponsorship, partnership, entertainment marketing and sales experience
  • securing top-tier brand partners for paid partnership and sponsorship opportunities
  • negotiating deals
  • developing and executing marketing and communications plans for entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, technology or non-profits
  • creating out-of-the-norm media moments
  • managing staff
  • Successful sales track record: sponsorship sales experience; you have secured and executed a six figure ++ sponsorship
  • experience in branded content strategy and execution; this goes beyond media buying, and focuses on relationship building
  • genuine interest in developing junior talent and empowering them
  • growing list of relationships with in-house teams at brands and the agencies that represent them across a variety of verticals
  • strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm
  • strong decision-making abilities and accountability
  • incredibly organized, detail oriented and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • willingness to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with matching
  • annual merit-based bonuses
  • PTO
  • fertility
  • FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
  • flexible work schedule
  • Work from Anywhere program
  • Summer Fridays
  • Wellness Days
  • 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
  • collaborative workspaces
  • community volunteering
  • training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth
  • monthly Meet the Media series

Job title

Account Director, Brand Sponsorship, Partnership & Entertainment Marketing

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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