Manager, Brand Partnerships-Columbia

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and execute partnership opportunities to help offset video and content production costs.
• Find new and inventive ways to partner with external brands across Columbia's roster.
• Research and evaluate client needs, industry landscape, and market trends.
• Identify and analyze new exposure and revenue-generating opportunities for artists.
• Work closely with product managers, artists, and artist managers to craft opportunities for external partners to integrate within campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Licensing team and Business Affairs on deal negotiations and contractual issues.
• Partner with the Branding Agency team in New York and Los Angeles to research and secure potential opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Marketing & Digital Marketing departments on online and mobile marketing strategies to maximize licensing and partnership opportunities.
• Plan and execute artist showcases, listening parties, and events for retail, fashion, automotive, and sports media partners.
• Work directly with artist management to execute promotional ideas and address concerns.
• Identify music that meets client needs and develop pitch decks to promote repertoire to potential partners.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of licensing, strategic marketing, or product/brand marketing experience in the entertainment industry.
• Passionate music fan with broad knowledge of music.
• Previous licensing or branding experience required.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to develop and adhere to project timelines.
• Ability to work independently and see tasks through from inception to completion.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within the music industry or with artist management.
• Knowledge of online and mobile marketing strategies.
• Experience negotiating licensing or partnership deals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Inclusive, collaborative, and global community environment.
• Modern office designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K with employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, mental health resources, fertility coverage, paid leave for childbirth, caregiving, and adoption.
• Investment in professional growth and development.
• Time off for a winter recess.