Paid Media Partnerships Manager (Contract)

Paid Media Partnerships Manager (Contract)

Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 6 months to start with potential to extend
Location: On Site 2 days/ week in NYC Office
Pay: $40-50/hr

Overview
Lead paid media partnerships, sponsorships, and custom content programs for a consumer beauty and personal care brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and activate strategic media partnerships across publishers, platforms, creators, and emerging channels.
• Manage programs from concept and negotiation through execution, reporting, and optimization.
• Align partnership concepts with campaign objectives, target audiences, and brand standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, agencies, and external media partners.
• Track performance and translate results into actionable recommendations.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations across multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with direct media partnerships, custom content, sponsorships, or integrated media programs.
• Strong understanding of the paid media ecosystem, digital platforms, publishers, and audience trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong creative judgment, business acumen, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.