Partnership Coordinator

Good Karma Brands; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Good Karma Brands in Milwaukee is seeking a Partnership Coordinator to support the ESPN Cleveland sales team. You will manage day-to-day admin tasks, enter sales orders, coordinate with consultants, and ensure timely delivery of campaign assets and reports.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Travel may be required; benefits include comprehensive health/dental/vision, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Interest in sales and marketing long-term.
• Radio and Digital experience are a plus, but not required.
• Experience with WideOrbit, JIRA, and Salesforce is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI-powered workplace tools.
• Capability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker.
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment and directly support multiple Marketing Consultants
• Enter sales orders and all other internal administrative tasks that relate to sales partnerships primarily focused on ESPN Cleveland Local Brands, Events and Digital
• Revise sales orders in WideOrbit when needed and work directly with Marketing Consultants to receive any missing copy or creative
• Coordinate with Producers and Marketing Consultants to schedule production recordings for partner commercials, interviews, and vignettes as part of campaign execution and sponsorships
• Send commercial times, digital screenshots, invoice copies, and other campaign deliverables directly to partners
• Assist Marketing Consultants with any sales-related tasks as needed and help be a resource for the sales teams
• Fill out necessary paperwork for Marketing Consultants including New Partner Forms, vCeative, etc.
• Run monthly reports for all Marketing Consultants (billing, commercial schedule, etc.) and confirm orders daily in WideOrbit
• Gather and send weekly or monthly airchecks, video clips, social clips, and other deliverables to Marketing Consultants
• Be knowledgeable in Salesforce and assist Marketing Consultants with reporting and tracking
• Integrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve efficiency, support research and reporting, assist with presentation development, enhance partner service, and streamline administrative processes
• Assist with updating and/or creating presentations on behalf of Marketing Consultants for prospective and current advertising partners
• Participate in idea brainstorming sessions for marketing campaign presentations
• Collaborate with sales departments across other Good Karma Brands markets
• Support ESPN Cleveland signature events, partner activations, and community initiatives as needed. Occasional travel may be required
• As skills develop and business needs evolve, support responsibilities may expand to additional GKB markets and platforms.
• Other assigned tasks
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork, and Over Deliver

Skills

Sales & marketing interest

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Prioritization

Tools

WideOrbit

JIRA

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Good Karma Brands is looking for a Partnership Coordinator based in Milwaukee, WI to support the sales efforts of ESPN Cleveland. We are looking for a teammate who thrives in a positive, fast-paced environment, strives to be proactive and follows through, is a fast learner, and is passionate about assisting our sales team in coordinating relationships with advertising partners.

Partnership Coordinators are responsible for the day-to-day administrative work supporting the ESPN Cleveland sales team while working from Good Karma Brands’ Home Office in Milwaukee. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for organization, an eagerness to learn the media and marketing business, and the adaptability to handle every day being a new adventure.

Daily Tasks of a Partnership Coordinator:

• Work in a team environment and directly support multiple Marketing Consultants
• Enter sales orders and all other internal administrative tasks that relate to sales partnerships primarily focused on ESPN Cleveland Local Brands, Events and Digital
• Revise sales orders in WideOrbit when needed and work directly with Marketing Consultants to receive any missing copy or creative
• Coordinate with Producers and Marketing Consultants to schedule production recordings for partner commercials, interviews, and vignettes as part of campaign execution and sponsorships
• Send commercial times, digital screenshots, invoice copies, and other campaign deliverables directly to partners
• Assist Marketing Consultants with any sales-related tasks as needed and help be a resource for the sales teams
• Fill out necessary paperwork for Marketing Consultants including New Partner Forms, vCeative, etc.
• Run monthly reports for all Marketing Consultants (billing, commercial schedule, etc.) and confirm orders daily in WideOrbit
• Gather and send weekly or monthly airchecks, video clips, social clips, and other deliverables to Marketing Consultants
• Be knowledgeable in Salesforce and assist Marketing Consultants with reporting and tracking
• Integrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve efficiency, support research and reporting, assist with presentation development, enhance partner service, and streamline administrative processes
• Assist with updating and/or creating presentations on behalf of Marketing Consultants for prospective and current advertising partners
• Participate in idea brainstorming sessions for marketing campaign presentations
• Collaborate with sales departments across other Good Karma Brands markets
• Support ESPN Cleveland signature events, partner activations, and community initiatives as needed. Occasional travel may be required
• As skills develop and business needs evolve, support responsibilities may expand to additional GKB markets and platforms.
• Other assigned tasks
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork, and Over Deliver

Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

• Interest in sales and marketing long-term
• Radio and Digital experience are a plus, but not required
• Experience with WideOrbit, JIRA, and Salesforce is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI-powered workplace tools
• Capability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Hours/Salary/Benefits

This is a non-exempt role with overtime eligible for hours worked over 40 per week. The salary rate is to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Opportunity For Growth:

Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible for representing GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.

While the primary focus of this position is supporting ESPN Cleveland, teammates in this role gain exposure to multiple Good Karma Brands markets, platforms, and partnership strategies. As skills and responsibilities grow, there may be opportunities to support additional markets and take on expanded responsibilities across the organization.

ABOUT GOOD KARMA BRANDS

As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events, and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.

With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 500 teammates and was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.

For a full list of assets and more information, please visitwww.goodkarmabrands.com.

Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.