Cypress HCM · 23 hours ago
Partnerships Entertainment Manager
California, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
6+ years expCypress HCM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Partnerships Entertainment Manager to lead all entertainment-related partnerships and drive key KPIs. The role involves managing large and small-scale partnerships, strategic planning, and cross-functional team management to ensure best-in-class delivery across various marketing initiatives.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead the development, pitching, negotiation, execution and reporting of innovative entertainment partnerships that align with business objectives, ensuring best-in-class delivery across experiential activations, social and digital content campaigns, ad placements, talent booking, influencer marketing, and more
Develop and oversee go-to-market (GTM) strategies and 360-degree marketing plans for partnerships, from briefing and KPI setting to execution and final recap, while providing clear, strategic direction to internal and external partners
Scale partnership activations nationally, managing risks, tracking progress, and making trade-offs to meet business objectives, while establishing and presenting KPIs and performance metrics to leadership
Manage and reconcile partnership budgets (exceeding $1M), ensuring efficient resource allocation, ROI optimization, and alignment with the annual financial plan
Drive cross-functional alignment by collaborating with stakeholders and external agencies to develop and implement strategic initiatives, ensuring objectives, deliverables, and operational considerations are met while securing leadership buy-in
Oversee day-to-day operations, budgeting, and performance reporting for external agencies, using data-driven insights to optimize results and inform decision-making
Confidently manage blockers in the campaign process, solving problems and translating complex strategies into impactful marketing that aligns with company messaging
Deliver comprehensive pre- and post-program reports to leadership, highlighting partnership performance, impact, and key insights to inform future strategies and strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree is required at a minimum
6+ years of experience in partnerships, strategic, or go-to-market roles, preferably within high-growth technology, media, or entertainment companies
Proven ability to manage large-scale partnerships from initial planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience managing large budgets and evaluating financial performance
Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization
Experience in contract negotiations and understanding legal aspects of partnerships
Preferred
(Masters in Event Planning)
Background in entertainment, media, or technology industries is highly desirable
Exceptional communication skills to effectively present ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Data-driven mindset with the capability to translate insights into actionable strategies for partnership success
Creative problem-solving abilities to navigate challenges and identify strategic solutions that drive engagement
Company
Cypress HCM
Cypress HCM is a staffing and recruiting company providing technology and creative recruiting solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Lillig
CEO
Philip Oommen
CFO
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