Partner Marketing Enablement Lead

Apple Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Music is seeking a proactive marketing professional to lead communications and cross-functional planning for global partner marketing efforts. You will connect Marketing, Business Development, and Partnership teams to ensure seamless asset fulfillment and strategic alignment at a global scale.

This high-visibility role requires clear communication, operational rigor, and a creative, data-driven approach to partner engagement.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or operations.
• Collaborator and communicator with ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker and storyteller who can distill complexity into clear narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, from briefing to delivery.
• Proficiency in Keynote and strong presentation-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Marketing, Business Development, and Partnership teams to coordinate creative fulfillment.
• Drive cross-functional communication of timelines and ensure on-time delivery of assets for partner initiatives.
• Lead the development of Apple Music's partner communications strategy, including calendar planning and updates.
• Manage a global library of cleared creative assets and contribute to briefs for major campaigns.
• Uphold Apple Music's brand guidelines across channels and partner touchpoints.
• Build and nurture relationships across the organization to surface new partner opportunities.
• Influence executive stakeholders through structured thinking and strong business communication.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic storytelling

Project management

Presentation skills

Tools

Keynote

Job description

Culver City, California, United States Marketing

Apple has always been about more than technology. We don’t just build products, we create experiences that change the way we live, work, create, and connect! We believe in the power of simplicity, the beauty of creativity, and that great products are born when technology and art intersect.Apple Music is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized marketing professional to lead communications and drive cross-functional planning for our global partner marketing efforts. In this role, you will serve as the connective tissue between our Marketing, Business Development, and Partnership teams -- ensuring seamless creative fulfillment, strategic alignment, and partner success at a global scale.This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with clarity and conviction, and brings both operational rigor and creative instinct to everything they do.

Description

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Marketing team and Business Development and Partnership teams to understand partner needs and coordinate creative fulfillment
• Drive cross-functional communication of key timelines and ensure the on-time delivery of assets that power Apple Music's partner marketing initiatives
• Lead the development of Apple Music's partner communications strategy, including calendar planning, newsletters, email updates, and more
• Manage and maintain a global library of cleared creative assets available for use in the partner space; contribute to creative briefs for tentpole campaigns and major moments to drive partner deliverables
• Uphold Apple Music's brand guidelines and narrative consistency across multiple channels and partner touchpoints
• Build and nurture relationships across the organization to surface and unlock new opportunities for partner engagement
• Influence executive stakeholders through structured thinking, exceptional communication, and a strong command of business dynamics

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or operations -- ideally within a fast-paced, global organization in media and entertainment
• Exceptional collaborator and communicator with a proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker and storyteller who can distill complexity into clear, compelling narratives
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, from initial briefing through execution and final delivery
• Proficiency in Keynote and strong presentation-building skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong team player who can also operate independently in a high-volume environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and approaching challenges with creativity, insight, and empathy
• Experience with partnership campaigns and/or partner promotions is a plus

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $112,600 and $215,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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