The Manager of Media Partnerships will be a key contributor to our Media team, supporting Stand Together’s mission to drive social change through impactful media collaborations. This role is essential in transforming our partnerships from project-based engagements to proactive alliances that create mutual benefit and advance our core initiatives.
In this role, you will support operational excellence across a portfolio of media partnerships, bringing content to life that advances our vision. By collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you’ll ensure strategic alignment, efficient workflows, and high standards in execution. Your contributions will lay the foundation for a world-class partnerships capability that positions Stand Together as a trusted and principled partner in the media landscape.
How You Will Contribute
- Develop, drive, and track partnership plans in collaboration with Director of Partnerships and key stakeholders.
- Assist in managing a portfolio of relationships with production studios to foster preferred partnerships. Contribute to building long-term, win-win opportunities by coordinating with Stand Together leadership and issue experts as needed.
- Establish and maintain workflows and best practices to support a growing portfolio of partnerships, ensuring seamless execution and laying the groundwork for proactive alliances.
- Collaborate with internal teams to manage timelines, project tracking, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Ensure accountability for deliverables, including contracts and payments.
- Translate complex ideas into clear, actionable creative briefs for content partnerships.
- Support the development and management of media partnerships, helping to ensure projects align with our strategic vision and are executed smoothly from start to finish.
- Provide operational support for the development and production of media projects, including films, series, podcasts, short-form content, and special projects. Coordinate with partners and internal teams to ensure smooth production and alignment with project needs.
What You Will Bring
- 7+ years of diverse operations and project management experience, collaborating with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in project management tools specifically Airtable, Asana, Workfront, and Salesforce.
- Exceptional writing skills, with experience in condensing large amounts of information into clear, concise reports and project briefs.
- Proficiency in setting deadlines, logistics, and operational plans for complex projects and programs.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a natural curiosity for finding solutions.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense of urgency and ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in changing landscapes.
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of operations and project management experience collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in project management tools: Airtable, Asana, Workfront, and Salesforce.
- Exceptional writing skills; ability to condense large amounts of information into clear reports and project briefs.
- Proficiency in setting deadlines, logistics, and operational plans for complex projects and programs.
- Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity for finding solutions.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and professionalism; ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with high sense of urgency and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Enthusiasm for Stand Together's vision and commitment to stewarding organizational culture and values.
What We Do
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that partners with America's boldest changemakers to tackle the root causes of the country's biggest problems. By providing funding, a unique network, and a proven management playbook, they empower nonprofit leaders, educators, and activists to drive lasting solutions in areas like education, economic opportunity, and community development, ultimately helping people realize their full potential and live lives of meaning.
