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Brand Partnerships Manager jobs are open across media, consumer goods, technology, and entertainment, from coordinator-level to director and VP, with specializations in influencer partnerships, co-marketing, and affiliate strategy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Role Overview
The Creative Strategist will develop original ideas that connect advertising partners with our audiences through branded content, social storytelling, talent partnerships and live experiences. Sitting on the Brand & Partnerships team, reporting to the Head of Marketing, this person will translate client objectives, audience insights and cultural trends into compelling sponsorship concepts and persuasive pitches.
This position focuses primarily on ideation, creative strategy and pre-sale development - we’re looking for a strong conceptual thinker and storyteller with a deep understanding of sports, basketball culture and entertainment - someone who can find an unexpected angle, build an idea around it and clearly articulate why it works for a brand. Working closely with Sales, Editorial, Social, Design, Production and Talent, this role will lead creative development from the initial brief through proposal and presentation.
Primary Responsibilities Creative Strategy & Ideation
- Develop original partnership concepts across branded video, social, editorial, talent, gaming and experiential.
- Translate advertiser objectives and target audience needs into clear creative strategies, campaign narratives, and distinctive ideas.
- Use audience insights, category research, cultural trends, and past campaign learnings to explain why an idea will resonate.
- Lead brainstorms and synthesize contributions into focused, pitch-ready concepts.
Pre-Sale & Pitch Development
- Partner with Sales and Brand Partnerships to respond to RFPs, owning the creative strategy, concept development, and written narrative of proposals.
- Present ideas to clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders, confidently explaining the strategic rationale and responding to feedback.
Proactive Partnership & Content Development
- Develop proactive ideas that give Sales new reasons to engage prospective and existing partners.
- Create original branded content franchises, recurring formats and sponsorship platforms with potential for repeat investment.
- Package opportunities around major sports and entertainment moments, editorial properties, talent access and live events.
Creative Collaboration & Production
- Consult with Editorial, Social, Production, Talent and other relevant teams during proposal development to assess feasibility, audience fit and resource requirements.
- Refine concepts to reflect production parameters, budget guidance and available talent or rights.
- Prepare creative briefs that capture the approved concept, strategic rationale, brand role and essential storytelling elements.
- Lead the creative conversation with the Project Manager to Production and Project Management once a partnership is sold.
Qualifications
- 5–7+ years of experience in creative strategy, integrated strategy, branded content development or partnership ideation at a media publisher, sports or entertainment company, creative agency or brand.
- Proven ability to translate client briefs and audience insights into distinctive, commercially relevant partnership ideas
- Excellent writing, storytelling and presentation skills, including experience developing proposals and pitching to clients or agencies.
- Strong understanding of sports, basketball culture, entertainment, creators and social platform behaviors.
- Experience developing ideas across social, video, digital, talent partnerships and experiential.
Take-Two Benefits:
Employees and /or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short term disability; tax advantaged accounts such as FSA, a 401(k) retirement plan; commuter benefits , and unlimited time off benefits that include vacation and sick time.
Salary Range:
$125,000-$140,000
Job Posting Title:
Supplemental StaffEmployees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.
_________________
Role Overview
The Creative Strategist will develop original ideas that connect advertising partners with our audiences through branded content, social storytelling, talent partnerships and live experiences. Sitting on the Brand & Partnerships team, reporting to the Head of Marketing, this person will translate client objectives, audience insights and cultural trends into compelling sponsorship concepts and persuasive pitches.
This position focuses primarily on ideation, creative strategy and pre-sale development - we’re looking for a strong conceptual thinker and storyteller with a deep understanding of sports, basketball culture and entertainment - someone who can find an unexpected angle, build an idea around it and clearly articulate why it works for a brand. Working closely with Sales, Editorial, Social, Design, Production and Talent, this role will lead creative development from the initial brief through proposal and presentation.
Primary Responsibilities Creative Strategy & Ideation
- Develop original partnership concepts across branded video, social, editorial, talent, gaming and experiential.
- Translate advertiser objectives and target audience needs into clear creative strategies, campaign narratives, and distinctive ideas.
- Use audience insights, category research, cultural trends, and past campaign learnings to explain why an idea will resonate.
- Lead brainstorms and synthesize contributions into focused, pitch-ready concepts.
Pre-Sale & Pitch Development
- Partner with Sales and Brand Partnerships to respond to RFPs, owning the creative strategy, concept development, and written narrative of proposals.
- Present ideas to clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders, confidently explaining the strategic rationale and responding to feedback.
Proactive Partnership & Content Development
- Develop proactive ideas that give Sales new reasons to engage prospective and existing partners.
- Create original branded content franchises, recurring formats and sponsorship platforms with potential for repeat investment.
- Package opportunities around major sports and entertainment moments, editorial properties, talent access and live events.
Creative Collaboration & Production
- Consult with Editorial, Social, Production, Talent and other relevant teams during proposal development to assess feasibility, audience fit and resource requirements.
- Refine concepts to reflect production parameters, budget guidance and available talent or rights.
- Prepare creative briefs that capture the approved concept, strategic rationale, brand role and essential storytelling elements.
- Lead the creative conversation with the Project Manager to Production and Project Management once a partnership is sold.
Qualifications
- 5–7+ years of experience in creative strategy, integrated strategy, branded content development or partnership ideation at a media publisher, sports or entertainment company, creative agency or brand.
- Proven ability to translate client briefs and audience insights into distinctive, commercially relevant partnership ideas
- Excellent writing, storytelling and presentation skills, including experience developing proposals and pitching to clients or agencies.
- Strong understanding of sports, basketball culture, entertainment, creators and social platform behaviors.
- Experience developing ideas across social, video, digital, talent partnerships and experiential.
Take-Two Benefits:
Employees and /or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short term disability; tax advantaged accounts such as FSA, a 401(k) retirement plan; commuter benefits , and unlimited time off benefits that include vacation and sick time.
Salary Range:
$125,000-$140,000
Job Posting Title:
Supplemental StaffEmployees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok21
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- Meta3
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Marketing & Advertising
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in brand partnerships manager jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of experience managing brand or strategic partnership programs
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close co-marketing or sponsorship deals
- Experience with CRM and partnership management platforms such as Salesforce or Partnerstack
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with sales, legal, and marketing teams
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with affiliate networks, influencer platforms, or retail media programs
Tips for Your Brand Partnerships Manager Job Search
Quantify your partnership revenue impact
Hiring managers for brand partnerships roles want to see deal value, not just activity. List the total contract value you managed, the number of partners you activated, and any revenue lift tied directly to your campaigns. Vague results get skipped.
Tailor your portfolio to each vertical
A deck that shows consumer packaged goods partnerships won't land the same way at a streaming platform. Swap in case studies that mirror the company's partner mix before you apply. One well-matched example outweighs three generic ones.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists brand partnerships manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies actively expanding partner programs
Look for brands that recently raised funding, launched a new product line, or announced a platform expansion. Those signals often precede new partnership headcount. Check company newsrooms and earnings summaries before you filter openings by title alone.
Prepare a live deal walkthrough for interviews
Most brand partnerships interviews include a scenario or case exercise. Practice narrating a real deal you sourced from first contact through signed contract, including how you handled stalled negotiations. Interviewers want to hear your process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate using future pipeline value
When you reach the offer stage, anchor your ask to the partner revenue you expect to generate, not just your current salary. Come prepared with a rough pipeline estimate for your first year based on the company's existing partner program size and your target verticals.
Brand Partnerships Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most brand partnerships managers?
The companies hiring the most brand partnerships managers right now include TikTok, ZenGame, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at consumer-facing brands, media companies, and high-growth technology platforms building out co-marketing and affiliate programs.
How many brand partnerships manager jobs are remote?
About 79% of brand partnerships manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven but often digitally managed nature of the role. Sub-areas focused on affiliate and influencer partnerships tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible listings, while roles tied to in-person sponsor activations or retail co-op programs are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a brand partnerships manager?
Most brand partnerships managers start in account management, marketing coordinator, or sales roles where they gain experience pitching and managing external relationships. Building familiarity with deal structures, co-marketing mechanics, and partner attribution tools accelerates the path. Moving into a junior partnerships or business development role at a brand with an active partner program is the most direct route before stepping into a manager title.
Can you get a brand partnerships manager job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level partnerships roles exist, especially at mid-size brands and startups building their programs from scratch. Candidates with strong backgrounds in account management, influencer relations, or affiliate marketing can make a compelling case even without a formal partnerships title. Demonstrating that you've managed external relationships end-to-end, closed any type of commercial agreement, or grown a partner channel carries more weight than years of tenure alone.
What does the brand partnerships manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your deal history and relationship management style. A case exercise or take-home assignment usually asks you to pitch a hypothetical partnership or evaluate an existing program. Final rounds often include presentations to cross-functional stakeholders from marketing, sales, or finance who would work directly with the partnerships team.
Where can I find and apply to brand partnerships manager jobs?
You can find and apply to brand partnerships manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target verticals, then apply directly to each listing. All openings are sourced from employers actively hiring, so the roles you see reflect real, current demand.
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