Lead development of customized, long-term partnership proposals and pitch materials for progressive clients. Drive partnership expansion, conduct competitive research to surface emerging digital tactics, act as subject-matter expert on social platforms, support client relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage operational timelines with the Partnerships Associate to ensure seamless campaign execution.
We are looking for a creative, media-savvy Senior Partnerships Manager to sit at the intersection of strategy and client development at Vocal. This person will work closely with the Director of Partnerships to develop customized, long-term partnership proposals that speak directly to what each client cares about most — whether that's electoral impact, climate action, reproductive rights, or beyond. This is an opportunity to help lead the next frontier of progressive digital media tactics while making a meaningful impact on the most important social issues of our time. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the digital media landscape who has built decks, pitched clients, and thought seriously about where media is heading — and who knows how to translate that expertise into proposals that move people to act.
Responsibilities
- Own the development of client-facing proposals and pitch materials — this is the core of the role; produce customized, long-term and rapid response proposals that reflect a deep understanding of each client's goals, issue area, and strategic priorities
- Develop the nuanced understanding needed to tailor proposals to different types of clients — knowing what a political funder needs to see versus a climate organization versus a reproductive rights group, and crafting each pitch accordingly
- Proactively identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships, pushing clients to think long-term and try new formats, platforms, and approaches that deepen and grow our work together
- Conduct robust research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, tools, and tactics across the broader digital world — translating findings into fresh ideas and concrete proposals clients are excited to act on
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert on the future of digital media and emerging tactics, bringing a sharp, informed perspective to every pitch and sales setting
- Prioritize innovation and maintain a critical eye on program design — question assumptions and revisit strategy often to ensure continuous improvement
- Support client relationships by staying informed on account goals and contributing strategic thinking to partnership development, producing polished drafts that are ready for director review
- Partner with the Partnerships Associate to ensure operational systems, timelines, and deliverables are running smoothly
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support seamless campaign execution
Who You Are
- A creative thinker with a strong POV on the digital landscape — always scanning for emerging trends, tools, and tactics and thinking about how they can drive impact
- Forward-thinking and energized by what's next — you get bored with "that's how we've always done it"
- Willing to push boundaries and bring bold, experimental ideas to the table with the rigor to back them up
- A confident communicator who can present on emerging and experimental work independently and compellingly
- Deeply committed to social impact and progressive causes, with experience working on purpose-driven campaigns and a strong cultural competency across issue areas
- Comfortable working across multiple clients and workstreams without dropping the ball
- Self-directed and organized — you own your projects from concept to delivery
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in partnerships, media strategy, branded content, or business development — agency or digital media environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop highly customized proposals and pitch materials tailored to specific audiences, issue areas, and organizational goals
- Expertise on the ever-changing digital landscape, particularly as it pertains to reaching niche audiences and how content travels across platforms
- Experience conducting competitive analysis and industry research to identify emerging trends and opportunities — and translate them into actionable partnership strategy
- Deep familiarity with major social media platforms — TikTok, Instagram, YouTube — and how brands and causes show up effectively on each
- Strong writing and presentation skills; highly proficient in Google Slides — able to build polished, client-ready decks from scratch
- Fluent in Notion for documentation, project tracking, and team collaboration; comfortable maintaining and navigating shared workspaces
- Experience with CRM tools and project management platforms (Airtable a plus)
- Familiarity with AI tools and workflow optimization a plus
- Must be based in the continental United States
Benefits
- Health insurance covered at 90% for full-time employees; Dental and Vision available
- Flexible PTO and sick leave
- Completely virtual work environment & one-time home office setup reimbursement, as well as home wifi stipend
- Work in any timezone within the continental US
- 401(k) plan
Vocal Media is committed to developing leaders, policies, and a team culture that embraces diversity and enhances equity. We believe that differences in backgrounds, experiences, and identities lead to healthier organizations and stronger teams. We recognize that our success requires commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the highest quality services to our clients and creators. Vocal is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, or disability, or any other legally protected basis. Vocal is committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. Vocal will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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