Brand Partnerships Associate
About Smooth
Smooth Media is the talent management company for knowledge creators — the people teaching, explaining, and breaking down the world through smart, insightful content. We serve as a true strategic partner to our creators — an extension of their team that helps them run, grow, and professionalize their business.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Brand Partnerships Associate to join our team. In this role, you’ll build partnerships between leading brands and our creators — driving new relationships, developing campaigns, and making sure the right brands connect with the right voices.
If you’re energized by sales but see it more as relationship-building and storytelling, this role is for you.
Build and grow relationships with brands that want to reach professional and business-minded audiences
Create proposals and media plans that align brand goals with creator strengths
Lead the full sales cycle: outreach, pitching, negotiating, closing, and ongoing support
Stay on top of what’s working in creator marketing, advocate for our creators in every deal, and act as a strategic thought partner to brands looking to break through in smart, effective ways
You’re a self-starter and are prepared to thrive on a small team
Interest in or experience in a client-facing role
Someone who enjoys building relationships and closing deals
Experience in media, marketing, or the creator economy is a plus (but not required)
Must be NYC-based (in office Mon-Thurs)
Competitive compensation and commission
Health, dental and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)
Strong opportunity for growth at profitable, bootstrapped startup
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