Partnerships Director
Vocal Media
Sales & Business Development
Brooklyn, NY, USA · New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 25, 2025
Partnerships Director
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join Vocal Media’s team!
As Director of Partnerships, you'll spearhead Vocal's growth strategy by developing and managing strategic relationships with brands, non-profits, campaigns and key stakeholders. You'll collaborate with the CEO and CSO to create new service lines and programs while ensuring existing client satisfaction. The role involves contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and maintaining Vocal's market presence through thought leadership and event representation. Success requires strong relationship management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver high-impact campaigns and initiatives.
About Vocal Media
Vocal Media is a young and fast-growing social impact influencer marketing agency. We build and activate powerful influencer networks across the top social platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Discord. The creators we work with lead daily conversations with large audiences across social media. They post frequently on issues like racial justice, climate change, and economic inequality, but they also create engaging cultural content, engaging and educating their audiences on popular topics like health and wellness, beauty, fashion, sports, media, history, and everything in between. They work across every social media channel, particularly: Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Discord.
The Vocal Media team brings together talent from music promotion, tech, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and political organizing to support progressive campaigns. We work with multiple creator consultants, who split their time between campaign consulting and creating pop-culture and political content on social media platforms.
Across the board, our team members believe deeply in helping organizations effectively leverage influencer partnerships that maximize the impact of digital campaigns, expand reach into new communities, and bridge the gap between pop culture and social good.
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy to drive Vocal’s growth, service offerings, and market presence in the progressive movement.
Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with campaigns, organizations, clients, influencers, and other key stakeholders within the progressive movement.
Lead the creation and implementation of new programs and service lines in collaboration with the Vocal Media CEO and CSO.
Manage and strengthen existing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
Collaborate with internal teams, including campaigns, operations, and strategy teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality campaigns and initiatives.
Negotiate contracts, partnership agreements, and event sponsorship deals on behalf of Vocal Media’s campaigns and executive team.
Monitor and analyze the performance of Vocal Media’s partnerships, providing regular reporting and insights to optimize impact.
Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to position Vocal Media as a leader in social impact marketing.
Represent Vocal Media at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand visibility and influence.
Develop thought leadership content and contribute to strategic business development initiatives.
Develop and present post-campaign reports to clients
Create and maintain professional relationships with clients and content creators
Report internally to Vocal leadership, including the CEO, CSO, and other executives.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in partnerships, sales, social impact, electoral politics, social media, or content creation
Passion for progressive politics and strong cultural competency
Understanding of an ever-changing social media landscape
Great organizational & communication skills with a strong commitment to follow up
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with variable hours and strict deadlines
Benefits
Projected salary band: $110,000 - $130,000 annually
Health insurance covered at 90% for full time employees; Dental and Vision available
Unlimited PTO and sick leave
401(k) plan
Vocal Media is committed to developing leaders, policies, and a team culture that embraces diversity and enhances equity. We believe that differences in backgrounds, experiences, and identities lead to healthier organizations and stronger teams. We recognize that our success requires commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the highest quality services to our clients and creators. Vocal is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, or disability, or any other legally protected basis. Vocal is committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. Vocal will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.