Programs & Communications Specialist – Partner Engagement

TCWGlobal; Culver (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TCWGlobal seeks a proactive Programs & Communications Specialist to support global partner engagement within the media and entertainment industry. You will oversee cross-functional project planning, partner communications, event coordination, and operational processes to strengthen relationships with partners worldwide.

The role focuses on coordinating timelines, developing materials, and driving initiatives from planning through execution in a hybrid Culver City environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in marketing, promotional partnerships, communications, program management, or operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end from briefing to delivery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a high-volume environment.
• Strategic thinking and storytelling to translate complex info into clear communications.
• Experience delivering Keynote presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination for marketing assets and partner initiatives.
• Develop and distribute partner communications, including presentations, content updates, newsletters, and emails.
• Plan and execute global partner events with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee a global partner screening platform with video operations teams and distribute content to partners.
• Manage marketing budgets, forecasts, PO creation, and invoice inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships across teams to identify new partner engagement opportunities.
• Communicate with executive stakeholders to drive alignment and influence decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and optimize program execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder alignment

Time management

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Job description

Programs & Communications Specialist — Partner Engagement

Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid)

Assignment Length: 12 months

Pay Rate: $71.64/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive, creative, and detail-oriented Programs & Communications Specialist to support partner engagement initiatives within the media and entertainment industry. This role will oversee cross-functional project planning, partner communications, event coordination, and operational processes that strengthen relationships with global partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, strategic, and focused on optimizing workflows while driving projects from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely completion of marketing assets and partner-facing initiatives.
• Develop and distribute partner communications, including presentation materials, content slate updates, newsletters, and email announcements.
• Support the planning and execution of global partner events, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and delivery.
• Oversee a global partner screening platform in collaboration with video operations teams, ensuring timely distribution of content to external partners across applicable markets.
• Manage marketing budgets and financial processes, including monthly forecasts, purchase order creation, and invoice inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across teams to identify and develop new partner engagement opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, using structured thinking, sound business judgment, and clear presentation skills to drive alignment and influence decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and optimize program execution.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in marketing, promotional partnerships, communications, program management, or operations, ideally within a fast-paced, global media and entertainment organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, from initial briefing and planning through execution and final delivery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strategic thinking and storytelling skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling communications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and solving problems with creativity, sound judgment, and empathy.
• Experience developing and delivering Keynote presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with external partners or managing partner-facing programs.
• Experience supporting global marketing initiatives, events, or media and entertainment partnerships.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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