Brand Manager

ONWARD SEARCH; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is seeking a Brand Manager to support a vibrant entertainment and media client in Burbank, CA. This contract spans 8 months with 4 days onsite and 1 remote per week, delivering brand activations across streaming and television platforms.

You will lead partnership campaigns, manage external partnerships, plan consumer events, and act as creative steward for public-facing experiences. The role requires 5+ years in entertainment marketing and strong storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in entertainment marketing with partnerships and experiential campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship-building and outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Creative thinker with strategic insight and storytelling ability.
• Proficiency with Airtable, MS 365, Keynote, and Google Workspace; Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle of partnership campaigns and experiential activations.
• Develop high-value external partnerships through outreach and deal structuring.
• Plan and execute bespoke consumer events at major industry events.
• Act as creative steward for public-facing experiences and collateral.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to elevate brand presence.

Skills

Partnerships

Experiential campaigns

Project management

Communication

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft 365

Keynote

Google Workspace

Job description

We're seeking a Brand Manager to support a vibrant entertainment and media company. This will be 4 days onsite in Burbank, CA and 1 day remote for a contract of 8 months. Thi is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that drives innovative brand activations across streaming and television platforms, shaping memorable audience experiences and impactful collaborations.

Brand Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the full cycle of partnership campaigns and experiential activations, ensuring seamless strategy, creative execution, and delivery.
• Cultivate and maintain high-value external partnerships through outreach, negotiations, and deal structuring to maximize promotional impact and ROI.
• Oversee the planning and execution of bespoke consumer events and activations at major industry events, managing logistics and onsite coordination for maximum engagement.
• Act as the creative steward for public-facing experiences, developing compelling messaging, partnership hooks, and marketing collateral aligned with brand standards.
• Coordinate internal and external teams, including Creative, PR, and Social, to execute concepts that elevate brand presence and resonate culturally.

Brand Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in entertainment-related marketing, with a strong focus on partnerships and experiential campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship-building skills with leaders, partners, and talent, complemented by exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Creative thinker with strategic insight and an eye for compelling storytelling and impactful themes.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Airtable), Microsoft 365, Keynote, and Google Workspace. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, PR, or a related field.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.