The Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Marketing, at PMC plays a key role in supporting advertiser-driven sales and marketing initiatives across both pre-sale and post-sale efforts. As a strategic and executional partner to Sales and Integrated Marketing, this individual helps develop insight-driven, cross-platform programs and ensures seamless delivery from pitch through completion.
This role serves as an emerging client-facing lead, contributing to proposal development, participating in client communications, and helping translate advertiser objectives into compelling marketing solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project management, paired with growing confidence in storytelling, strategic thinking, and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Sale Strategy & Client Engagement
Support the development of integrated, cross-platform marketing programs aligned with client objectives, audience insights, and brand voice
Partner with Sales and Integrated Marketing to translate RFP briefs into strategic, insight-driven proposals
Contribute to and help shape pitch narratives, go-to-market strategies, and presentation materials
Participate in internal and select client-facing meetings, helping to articulate program ideas and respond to feedback
Manage the end-to-end RFP process, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and high-quality deliverables
Collaborate closely across the PMC brands’ teams to develop client materials and thought-leadership PMC brand projects.
Post-Sale Execution & Client Management
Oversee the execution of sold programs, ensuring alignment with strategic intent and client goals
Serve as a day-to-day client contact for campaign execution, providing updates, managing expectations, and maintaining strong communication
Act as the central point of coordination across internal teams to deliver programs on time, on brief, and at a high standard
Partner with stakeholders to ensure continuity between pre-sale vision and post-sale delivery
Lead campaign reporting and wrap-ups, delivering clear, insight-driven performance narratives and recommendations
Support and contribute to QBRs, connecting campaign results to broader business objectives and future opportunities
Proactively identify risks, surface solutions, and optimize program delivery
Account Growth & Strategic Contribution
Support account planning and identify opportunities to enhance, optimize, and grow client programs
Contribute to the development of new ideas, trends, and opportunities to bring forward to internal teams and clients
Maintain high standards of storytelling, presentation quality, and strategic clarity across all deliverables
Support development and creation of client-facing quarterly ‘Insights Report’
Key Requirements:
Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management and organizational skills
Experience contributing to integrated marketing programs, RFPs, and client-facing materials – exceptional presentation deck-building skills.
Strong storytelling and presentation skills (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote)
Growing ability to communicate confidently with clients and present ideas effectively
Ability to connect strategic thinking with executional detail
Strong collaboration and cross-functional skills – requires ability to work across multiple teams
Stay ahead of industry trends in media, advertising, content, and technology to inform new opportunities and innovation
Qualifications:
Minimum 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, account management, advertising, media, or sales support
Strong skills across PowerPoint (and other presentation platforms)
Strong project management experience
Familiarity with cross-platform marketing (digital, social, content, experiential)
Ability to distill complex insights and case studies into digestible, client-ready materials
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.
Typical wage range: $115k - $130k + Bonus. 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 you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
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 than 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. PMC’s journalists and creators deliver the most comprehensive, ambitious, and courageous daily news coverage in their respective industries. 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.
Cultural & 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.
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