Programs & Communications Specialist – Partner Engagement

TCWGlobal; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 192,864,000 - 217,661,000; Full time

Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking a proactive Programs & Communications Specialist to drive partner engagement across the media and entertainment sectors. You will manage cross-functional planning, partner communications, event coordination, and operational processes to strengthen relationships with global partners.

The role emphasizes organization, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead projects from planning through execution in a hybrid Culver City setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with marketing, partnerships, communications, program management, or operations in a fast-paced global org.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder influence.
• End-to-end project management from brief to delivery.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines in high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination for marketing assets and partner initiatives.
• Develop and distribute partner communications, presentations, content updates, and emails.
• Plan and execute global partner events with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee global partner screening platform with video ops teams for timely content distribution.
• Manage marketing budgets, forecasts, POs, and invoice inquiries.
• Build relationships across teams to identify new partner engagement opportunities.
• Communicate with executives using structured thinking and clear presentation skills.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and streamline workflows.

Skills

Marketing

Promotional Partnerships

Communications

Program Management

Operations

Job description

Programs & Communications Specialist – Partner Engagement

Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid)

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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