PMC: Manager, Global Partnership Management

Penske Media Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is seeking a results-driven Manager to join our Global Partnership Management team in LA or NYC. You will liaison with international partners and the US editorial/creative/advertising teams to align partnerships with PMC's editorial missions.

In this role you will manage select domestic syndication partners, ensure brand and contract compliance, monitor KPIs, and help drive renewals and onboarding across time zones.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in brand or partnership management.
• Entertainment or media industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent presentation and writing abilities.
• Proficient with digital and social media and online publishing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual or international exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between international partners and US-based editorial, creative, advertising, marketing, and events teams.
• Help manage select domestic syndication partners to support the broader Business Development team.
• Oversee partner compliance with brand guidelines, contractual obligations, and approvals.
• Update international partners with brand news and upcoming initiatives.
• Assist the Business Development team during renewals, onboarding, and expansion opportunities.
• Create and update brand handbooks/style guides.
• Share best practices and brand guidance across channels (print, digital, social, events, licensing).
• Coordinate with editorial and legal teams to clear content rights as needed.
• Measure and analyze partners' efforts to meet KPIs.
• Track media and launch timelines, approvals, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with partners across time zones and markets.

Skills

Brand management

Partnership management

Communication

Presentation skills

Writing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Penske Media Corporation (PMC), a leading global media and information services company, is looking for a talented and results-oriented Manager to join our Global Partnership Management team in LA or NYC.

This role will report into the Head of International and work closely with the larger Corporate Business Development team to understand each of PMC’s brands’ editorial missions and current strategy, be able to communicate that to each of our partners, and work with them to ensure they align with PMC’s vision. This person will also help to manage select domestic syndication partnerships and cross-functional partnership initiatives.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between all international partners and our US-based editorial, creative, advertising, marketing, and events teams.
• Help manage select domestic syndication partners to support the larger Business Development team.
• Oversee partner compliance with brand guidelines, contractual obligations, and approval processes.
• Update key international partners regularly with brand news and upcoming initiatives.
• Assist the Business Development team during renewals, new partner onboarding, and expansion opportunities.
• Create and update brand handbooks/style guides.
• Share best practices and brand guidance across all channels – print, digital, social, events, product licensing, etc.
• Coordinate with editorial and legal teams to ensure content rights are cleared as needed.
• Measure & analyze our partners’ efforts to meet KPIs.
• Track media and product/experience launch timelines, approvals, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with partners across multiple time zones and international markets.
• Administrative duties as necessary

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a brand management or partnership management role. Entertainment or Media industry experience is preferred but not required.
• An expert communicator and relationship builder with a strong sense of urgency.
• Deep understanding and comfort with digital & social media and online publishing.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.
• Adept at exercising sound judgment and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
• Multiple language fluency and/or international work exposure is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $78K - $84K upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s All About You…

PMC’s comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.

We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.

As part of PMC’s dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

Our Companies & Brands

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

Want to learn more?

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