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Epsilon is seeking a Data Partnerships Associate to join our growing, close-knit Data Partnerships team. Our experts work to ensure Epsilon leads the industry in execution and value realization for clients through data set acquisition, strategy, and analysis.
In this role, you will support the entire lifecycle of data partnerships. You will identify and evaluate new data providers. You will also manage operational workflows to ensure data is delivered, validated, and usable across Epsilon's PeopleCloud platforms (Discovery & Prospect). You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and agency teams to drive data accuracy, quality, and performance.
Responsibilities
Research & Strategy
- Identify and evaluate new data providers and datasets across the digital marketing landscape
- Conduct partner audits to assess performance, quality, and optimization opportunities
- Stay current on industry trends, including changes in data privacy (e.g., cookie deprecation, GDPR, CCPA)
Data Operations & Platform Execution
- Support end-to-end custom audience ingestion, including vendor coordination, Jira/ALAB ticketing, platform loading, QA, and final delivery
- Create and maintain data dictionaries to ensure datasets are clearly documented and aligned with vendor taxonomy
- Perform platform QA in Discovery and Prospect, troubleshooting segment discrepancies, missing data, and hierarchy issues
Tracking, Reporting & Analysis
- Build and maintain financial tracking and performance workbooks, including activation spend, licensing costs, and return on investment insights
- Maintain client and partner status trackers to monitor data delivery, ingestion progress, and outstanding issues
- Support project planning and execution across multiple concurrent workflows
Communication & Documentation
- Act as a point of contact for internal collaborators and agency teams on data availability, definitions, and issue resolution
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates, analyses, and recommendations
- Support development of client-facing materials, presentations, and reporting
- Capture and distribute meeting notes, documentation, and key updates
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (including data analysis, financial tracking, and structured presentations)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Self-starter mindset with comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Familiarity with data tools, ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), or platform workflows is a plus
Why You Might Stand Out
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Experience working with marketing data, audience datasets, or data onboarding workflows
- Exposure to data QA, taxonomy management, or data documentation processes
- Experience supporting financial tracking, reporting, or ROI analysis
- Familiarity with advertising or data onboarding platforms (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk, LiveRamp)
Base Salary: $47,100.00 - $87,500.00 annually.
Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
The application deadline for this job posting is 07/28/2026.
Additional Information
When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.
Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.
Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
- People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
- Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
- Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
- Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
- Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.
Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
- Act with integrity
- Work together to win together
- Innovate with purpose
- Respect all voices
- Empower with accountability
These pillars and values are our foundation—shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.
Because You Matter
As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
- Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
- Time to Recover: Paid sick time
- Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
- Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.
For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
Compensation Range: USD $47,100.00 - USD $87,500.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/20/2026.
Overview
Epsilon is seeking a Data Partnerships Associate to join our growing, close-knit Data Partnerships team. Our experts work to ensure Epsilon leads the industry in execution and value realization for clients through data set acquisition, strategy, and analysis.
In this role, you will support the entire lifecycle of data partnerships. You will identify and evaluate new data providers. You will also manage operational workflows to ensure data is delivered, validated, and usable across Epsilon's PeopleCloud platforms (Discovery & Prospect). You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and agency teams to drive data accuracy, quality, and performance.
Responsibilities
Research & Strategy
- Identify and evaluate new data providers and datasets across the digital marketing landscape
- Conduct partner audits to assess performance, quality, and optimization opportunities
- Stay current on industry trends, including changes in data privacy (e.g., cookie deprecation, GDPR, CCPA)
Data Operations & Platform Execution
- Support end-to-end custom audience ingestion, including vendor coordination, Jira/ALAB ticketing, platform loading, QA, and final delivery
- Create and maintain data dictionaries to ensure datasets are clearly documented and aligned with vendor taxonomy
- Perform platform QA in Discovery and Prospect, troubleshooting segment discrepancies, missing data, and hierarchy issues
Tracking, Reporting & Analysis
- Build and maintain financial tracking and performance workbooks, including activation spend, licensing costs, and return on investment insights
- Maintain client and partner status trackers to monitor data delivery, ingestion progress, and outstanding issues
- Support project planning and execution across multiple concurrent workflows
Communication & Documentation
- Act as a point of contact for internal collaborators and agency teams on data availability, definitions, and issue resolution
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates, analyses, and recommendations
- Support development of client-facing materials, presentations, and reporting
- Capture and distribute meeting notes, documentation, and key updates
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (including data analysis, financial tracking, and structured presentations)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Self-starter mindset with comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Familiarity with data tools, ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), or platform workflows is a plus
Why You Might Stand Out
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Experience working with marketing data, audience datasets, or data onboarding workflows
- Exposure to data QA, taxonomy management, or data documentation processes
- Experience supporting financial tracking, reporting, or ROI analysis
- Familiarity with advertising or data onboarding platforms (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk, LiveRamp)
Base Salary: $47,100.00 - $87,500.00 annually.
Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
The application deadline for this job posting is 07/28/2026.
Additional Information
When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.
Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.
Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
- People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
- Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
- Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
- Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
- Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.
Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
- Act with integrity
- Work together to win together
- Innovate with purpose
- Respect all voices
- Empower with accountability
These pillars and values are our foundation—shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.
Because You Matter
As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
- Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
- Time to Recover: Paid sick time
- Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
- Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.
For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
Compensation Range: USD $47,100.00 - USD $87,500.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/20/2026.
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Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Partnerships Associate positions vary widely. Make sure the job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, communications, or marketing. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field may not support an H-1B visa petition after OPT ends.
Target employers with a history of visa sponsorship
Focus your search on companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas in business development or partnerships functions. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal that a company will support your transition from OPT to long-term work authorization.
Highlight cross-functional and revenue-driving experience
Employers weigh visa sponsorship costs against candidate value. Emphasize measurable outcomes: partnerships you helped close, pipelines you managed, or revenue you contributed to. Concrete impact makes the sponsorship conversation significantly easier to initiate.
Track your OPT reporting obligations carefully
OPT students in partnerships roles must report employer changes to their DSO within 10 days. If your role shifts from full-time to contract or freelance, that can affect your OPT status. Stay proactive with your international student office throughout your job search.
Use STEM OPT eligibility as a negotiating asset if applicable
If your degree is in a STEM field and the employer qualifies, 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you significantly more runway. Mention this early in hiring conversations. Many companies prefer candidates who bring extra time before an H-1B petition is required.
Prepare to explain OPT clearly and confidently to recruiters
Many hiring managers at smaller companies are unfamiliar with OPT. Have a brief, confident explanation ready: you are fully authorized to work now, at no cost to the employer, and sponsorship is only relevant if they want to retain you long-term.
Partnerships Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Partnerships Associate on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT is work authorization you already hold through your F-1 status, so no employer sponsorship is required during your OPT period. You can start working immediately once USCIS approves your EAD card. Sponsorship only becomes relevant if the employer wants to keep you on after your OPT expires, typically through an H-1B petition.
Do Partnerships Associate jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, or applied mathematics, and the employer has a valid E-Verify enrollment, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. The partnerships role itself does not need to be technical for you to qualify.
Where can I find Partnerships Associate jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship openness, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not hire international candidates. Browsing through Migrate Mate lets you focus your energy on employers who have a track record of working with students on work authorization.
What happens to my OPT if I lose a Partnerships Associate job and need to find a new one?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period when your employment ends. During this window you must find a new qualifying position, report it to your DSO, and remain within OPT unemployment limits, which are 90 days total for standard OPT and 150 days for STEM OPT. Staying in close contact with your international student office during a job search is essential.
Will a Partnerships Associate role support an H-1B petition after OPT ends?
Generally yes, if the job requires a specific bachelor's degree field rather than accepting any degree. Partnerships roles tied to a particular industry, such as SaaS, media, or fintech, often have clear degree requirements in business, marketing, or communications that satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's immigration attorney will make the final determination based on the actual job duties and requirements.