VP, Branded Content Partnerships (Global Brands)

Hustle Magazine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Influential brands

Global projects

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Job summary

Hustle Magazine seeks a VP - Ad Sales (Branded Content) to lead development and execution of high-impact brand partnerships. The role sits at editorial, commercial strategy, and creative innovation, building long-term relationships with global advertisers to deliver custom, insight-led campaigns.

You will drive revenue through digital-first sponsorships, own key brand partnerships, and lead end-to-end partnership development across platforms while guiding a growing team and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital or social ad sales.
• Proven track record of closing high-value partnerships.
• Strong understanding of editorial-led storytelling and branded content.
• Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-expectation environment.
• Experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for media, culture, fashion, luxury, technology, or entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through digital-first and social sponsorships.
• Own and grow strategic relationships with brand partners, agencies, and senior decision-makers.
• Lead end-to-end partnership development including ideation, pitching, negotiation, execution, and renewal.
• Design bespoke, multi-platform partnership solutions spanning digital, video, social, experiential, and emerging formats.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, creative, strategy, production, and insights teams to ensure brand-safe, high-quality executions.
• Translate client objectives into compelling storytelling and culturally relevant campaigns.
• Manage and exceed revenue targets while ensuring profitability and long-term partnership value.
• Track campaign performance and deliver post-campaign insights and recommendations.
• Stay ahead of market trends, audience behavior, and competitive landscape to inform partnership strategy.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to team growth and best practices.

Skills

Ad sales leadership

Branded content sales

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Pitching & presenting

Mentorship

Content strategy

Job description

Hustle Magazine seeks a VP - Ad Sales (Branded Content) to lead development and execution of high-impact brand partnerships. The role sits at editorial, commercial strategy, and creative innovation, building long-term relationships with global advertisers to deliver custom, insight-led campaigns.

You will drive revenue through digital-first sponsorships, own key brand partnerships, and lead end-to-end partnership development across platforms while guiding a growing team and collaborating with