Senior Brand Partnerships Specialist
About Big Think & Big Think Creative Studio
Big Think is a leading media platform dedicated to sharing big ideas from the world’s most influential thinkers. Through Big Think Creative Studio, the company partners with brands to create high-quality video and written content that engages a curious, intellectually driven audience. These collaborations help brands align with Big Think’s mission of making complex ideas accessible and sparking meaningful conversations.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Brand Partnership Specialist to drive outbound business development and secure high-value brand partnerships. This role is focused on identifying, engaging, and converting enterprise-level prospects into a pipeline for strategic sponsors across Big Think’s content ecosystem.
This is a highly autonomous role for someone who thrives on ownership, persistence, and building relationships from scratch.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify and prospect enterprise-level brands aligned with Big Think’s audience and editorial voice
- Develop and execute tailored outreach strategies across email, LinkedIn, and phone to engage senior marketing leaders and decision-makers
- Generate and manage pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding outreach, meeting, and revenue targets
- Maintain accurate activity tracking and performance metrics in Salesforce
- Stay informed on industry trends, brand marketing strategies, and the competitive landscape
What You’ll Need:
- 1–3 years of experience in outbound sales, business development, or brand partnerships
- Demonstrated success prospecting into enterprise organizations and engaging senior executives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messaging
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Self-starter who takes initiative and builds opportunities proactively
- Resilient and persistent in outbound prospecting
- Strategic thinker who can align brand goals with creative content solutions
- Curious about media, content, and audience engagement
- Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability
What You’ll Get:
- Work from home flexibility: We’ve been remote first since inception.
- Growth and mentorship: Join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), and more!
Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Senior Director of Brand Partnerships.
Salary Range: $80,000-$115,000
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What We Do
We’re a media company that publishes stories about our changing world, for people who want to have a hand in changing it. Each day, we release new videos and articles featuring passionate innovators who are solving humanity’s biggest challenges by thinking differently. From aerospace engineers in the Mojave Desert to entrepreneurs in South America’s biggest slum, our videos give you an intimate look at not only what they’re doing but also why they’re doing it, the obstacles they face, and what motivates them to keep driving forward. We’re betting that after you watch these stories, you’ll come away with insights and inspiration you can use to make a difference in your own way.
