ABOUT TED
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
About TED Partnerships
The TED Partnerships team is responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships with organizations that ultimately fund TED’s non-profit mission of ideas worth spreading. We leverage our events, video and podcast content, digital platforms, and TED’s signature format to create creative, unique, and mutually-beneficial
relationships with companies, associations, and foundations around the world.
There is no “average” day on Partnerships, since our business is so dynamic. Our team sells a variety of products that help businesses transform from the inside and share their stories with the outside world.
Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
● Conduct industry research and identify trends, and build prospect lists using
tools like MediaRadar, Hunter, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
● Manage inbound leads and conduct initial outreach to assess partnership
potential
● Collaborate with Partnership Managers to prepare for client meetings by
developing customized proposals, pitch decks, and presentations
● Contribute to the development of RFP responses, media plans, and creative
concepts that align with partner goals
● Maintain a strong understanding of TED’s offerings and technical capabilities
across video, display, audio, social, and custom content
● Coordinate with internal teams to confirm specs, pricing, and inventory
availability for partner programs
● Track and maintain all partner opportunities, proposals, and deal status in
Salesforce and AdBook
● Ensure seamless handoff to the Ad Operations team for campaign execution and
support the development of campaign recaps and renewal strategies
● Liaise with the offshore trafficking team for campaign setups, creative QA,
technical troubleshooting, and reporting inquiries
● Other duties as assigned
● Enthusiastic about TED’s mission and the power of media to drive impact
● A collaborative team player with a solutions-first mindset and strong
interpersonal skills
● Exceptionally organized and able to manage multiple assignments with
competing priorities
● A strategic thinker and active listener who can bring big ideas to the table
● 2-3 years of experience in a digital media, publisher, or agency environment
● Working knowledge of digital advertising formats, media planning, campaign
execution, and ad operations functions
● Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools
(especially Salesforce)
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
● This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
General: Office environment
Physical: Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Mental/Visual: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; work involves performing tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, Computer Software: Ability to use common office equipment such as telephone, computer and copier
Computer programs to include MS Office, Mac programs, Google Docs, functional related databases
Travel: No
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their cover letter, resume, and writing sample or portfolio.
Skills Required
- Enthusiasm for TED's mission and the power of media to drive impact
- Collaborative team player with a solutions-first mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities
- Strategic thinker and active listener who can contribute ideas
- 2-3 years of experience in a digital media, publisher, or agency environment
- Working knowledge of digital advertising formats, media planning, campaign execution, and ad operations
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools, especially Salesforce
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays in a hybrid arrangement
What We Do
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long. In fact, everything we do — from our TED Talks videos to the projects sparked by the TED Prize, from the global TEDx community to the TED-Ed lesson series — is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?
