Temp Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships - ASAP
Nashville Public Radio, Burbank, CA, United States
Do you get unreasonably excited when a brand partnership actually makes sense? Do you live for the moment a cultural activation comes together flawlessly - even when the timeline was, let's say, ambitious? Are you the person who somehow manages 12 projects simultaneously and still has opinions about the merch?
What you’ll actually be doing You’ll own brand partnerships and experiential activations from the "what if we..." idea phase all the way through the "we actually pulled that off" recap deck. That means pitching external brand partners, wrangling agencies, protecting the IP, keeping Legal in the loop, and making sure every activation feels culturally right - not just logistically done. Oh, and you’ll be doing all of this across multiple projects at once, because one campaign at a time is simply not our vibe.
THIS IS A TEMP ASSIGNMENT COVERING A MEDICAL LEAVE - IN OFFICE Mon - Fri in BURBANK.
The highlights reel
Lead brand partnerships and consumer activations tied to our TV & streaming priorities - from concept to confetti
Identify, pitch, and lock in external brand partners (value-exchange, not paid sponsorships - we’re about mutual cool)
Own budgets, timelines, and deliverables - and be the calm one in the room when things shift
Partner closely with Legal, Business Affairs, internal teams, agencies, and external stakeholders (you are basically the glue)
Bring the creative ideas that make audiences stop scrolling and actually tune in
Present polished recaps and updates to senior leadership (no rambling - punchy, clear, compelling)
You might be our person if...
You have 7+ years in brand partnerships, experiential, or consumer events (entertainment background a plus, but not a dealbreaker)
You’ve run value-exchange / in-kind partnerships and know the difference between that and ad sales
Your project management skills are legitimately impressive (and your spreadsheets are a thing of beauty)
Pop culture isn’t just a section of your morning newsletter - it’s kind of your whole personality
You thrive in a small, collaborative team where everyone rolls up their sleeves
Nights, weekends, and the occasional event-week chaos don’t scare you - you’ve been there
Not a fit? No hard feelings if...
Your background is primarily ad sales or sponsorship sales - this role is a different animal
The toolkit Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva - plus a BA/BS degree and an overdeveloped sense of what’s culturally relevant.
No relocation offered
$65-70/hr
Looking to hire ASAP! If this sounds like you, send your resume.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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What you’ll actually be doing You’ll own brand partnerships and experiential activations from the "what if we..." idea phase all the way through the "we actually pulled that off" recap deck. That means pitching external brand partners, wrangling agencies, protecting the IP, keeping Legal in the loop, and making sure every activation feels culturally right - not just logistically done. Oh, and you’ll be doing all of this across multiple projects at once, because one campaign at a time is simply not our vibe.
THIS IS A TEMP ASSIGNMENT COVERING A MEDICAL LEAVE - IN OFFICE Mon - Fri in BURBANK.
The highlights reel
Lead brand partnerships and consumer activations tied to our TV & streaming priorities - from concept to confetti
Identify, pitch, and lock in external brand partners (value-exchange, not paid sponsorships - we’re about mutual cool)
Own budgets, timelines, and deliverables - and be the calm one in the room when things shift
Partner closely with Legal, Business Affairs, internal teams, agencies, and external stakeholders (you are basically the glue)
Bring the creative ideas that make audiences stop scrolling and actually tune in
Present polished recaps and updates to senior leadership (no rambling - punchy, clear, compelling)
You might be our person if...
You have 7+ years in brand partnerships, experiential, or consumer events (entertainment background a plus, but not a dealbreaker)
You’ve run value-exchange / in-kind partnerships and know the difference between that and ad sales
Your project management skills are legitimately impressive (and your spreadsheets are a thing of beauty)
Pop culture isn’t just a section of your morning newsletter - it’s kind of your whole personality
You thrive in a small, collaborative team where everyone rolls up their sleeves
Nights, weekends, and the occasional event-week chaos don’t scare you - you’ve been there
Not a fit? No hard feelings if...
Your background is primarily ad sales or sponsorship sales - this role is a different animal
The toolkit Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva - plus a BA/BS degree and an overdeveloped sense of what’s culturally relevant.
No relocation offered
$65-70/hr
Looking to hire ASAP! If this sounds like you, send your resume.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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