Media Partnerships Associate Manager Temp

COLLETTE TRAVEL SERVICE INC; Pawtucket (RI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

COLLETTE TRAVEL SERVICE INC is seeking a temporary Media Partnerships Associate Manager to join our Marketing team in Pawtucket, RI. This hybrid role focuses on driving brand awareness and customer acquisition through strategic media partnerships and integrated campaigns.

You will develop collaborations with media organizations, negotiate rates, and manage end-to-end campaign execution across multiple channels while partnering with internal teams to maximize ROI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years proven experience in media or marketing partners management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with digital media, social platforms, and analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of travel industry dynamics and stakeholder engagement preferred.
• Degree preferred; however comparable experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new media partnership opportunities aligned with Collette’s target audience and growth goals.
• Develop strategic recommendations for upper-funnel and performance-driven campaigns.
• Negotiate media rates, added value opportunities, and campaign deliverables to maximize ROI.
• Lead end-to-end execution of integrated campaigns across channels including digital, audio, print, TV.
• Collaborate with creative, brand, digital, and project management teams to ensure activation.
• Track monthly performance, KPIs, and ROI; prepare leadership reports.
• Review invoices and ensure accuracy and timely payment; report on Co-op initiatives.

Skills

Media partnerships management

Relationship management

Campaign execution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

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Temporary Professional Pawtucket, RI, US

Collette is seeking aMedia Partnerships Associate Manager Temp to join our Marketing team. This is a temporary hybrid role based at headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.

About Collette: Let Us Show You the World

There has never been a better time to be in the travel industry. See the world, connect with others, and experience the immersive benefits of one of today’s most exciting industries when you join the Collette team! As the longest-running tour operator in North America, our family-owned business leads the industry in innovation and expertise.

Collette’s passionate team works hard to fulfill travel dreams and is always looking for talent that will help shape the company’s future. Being part of the Collette team means having a willingness to grow, a desire to learn and ask questions, and a zest for seeing the world. From giving back to local communities to creating incredible experiences for a world of travelers and being part of a values-oriented team that cares for one another, Collette is all about people. So, what are you waiting for? Your journey starts here.

Job Summary:

The temporary Media Partnerships Associate Manager plays a key role in driving brand awareness and customer acquisition through the management of strategic media partnerships and integrated marketing campaigns. This individual will develop, and manage high-impact collaborations with media organizations, publishers, and brand partners to support Collette’s growth objectives.

This role requires creative thinking, strong analytical skills, and expertise in relationship management, media strategy, campaign execution, and performance analysis. It also includes reviewing media rates, added-value opportunities, and campaign deliverables to help maximize ROI.

Primary Functions:

• Evaluate new media partnership opportunities aligned with Collette’s target audience and growth goals
• Develop strategic recommendations for upper-funnel and performance-driven campaigns
• Partner with the Co-op Marketing team to identify, recommend, and support media opportunities
• Negotiate media rates, added value opportunities, and campaign deliverables to maximize ROI

Campaign Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of integrated campaigns across channels including digital, audio, print, TV
• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, brand, digital, project management) to ensure seamless campaign activation
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and partner communication to ensure campaigns launch on schedule

Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key media partners
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships that lead to repeat business and incremental opportunities
• Participate in regular check-ins, planning sessions, and post-campaign reviews with partners

Performance Tracking & Optimization

• Analyze campaign performance and optimize based on learnings
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders and leadership

Budget & Reporting

• Track and report on monthly campaign performance, KPIs, and ROI
• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Review, process, and track partner invoices to ensure accuracy, timely payment, and alignment with contracted terms
• Provide regular reporting and performance insights for Co-op marketing initiatives, helping stakeholders understand campaign effectiveness and optimize future opportunities

Knowledge & Skills:

• 3- 5 years proven experience in media or marketing partners management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of travel industry dynamics and stakeholder engagement preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with digital media, social platforms, and analytics tools.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Degree preferred; however comparable experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Embraces a mindset of curiosity and continuous learning, actively exploring and leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve processes, elevate content, and drive efficiency across the organization.