Partnerships Manager

This is a Full Time Job

zakHill Group, a Santa Monica based entertainment and marketing partnerships agency seeks a Manager of Program Execution. This position will support and take direction from client of agency, Warner Bros Pictures, and act as the day-to-day contact for the execution of third-party partnerships from the U.S. and International Markets

The position works in the BURBANK office three days/week. The position is salaried with a benefits package.

Job Responsibilities:
• Manage the day-to-day execution of assigned film partnerships as follows:
• Assist in negotiation of Legal Promotional Contract
• Set up partners on studio's online portal and gives them access to creative assets, via approved systems
• Attend bi-weekly / weekly Zoom calls with partners, leading on certain campaigns
• Track partners' campaign production timelines and deadlines
• Route creative through studio's internal departments and assist Director in securing additional management, filmmaker, and stakeholder approvals as needed.
• Coordinate and work with outside vendors to fulfill prizing as directed
• Ensure all contract deliverables are met; monitor such deliverables against plan
• Update budgets as assigned
• Add film-specific program and/or creative updates to multiple reports, as needed
• Work with various legal teams to ensure compliance with all required approvals and clearances as it relates to the use of film materials by promotional partners
• Work premiere screenings and after-party events on an as needed basis

Experience:
• Previous experience working with brand partnerships, entertainment/studio or agency experience required.
• Previous coordinator/account executive experience required.
• BA/BS degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, or Business preferred

Skills and requirements:
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, and Photoshop
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to articulate issues in a professional manner and tactfully communicate with all levels of personnel
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a timely manner; excellent organizational and follow-through skills in order to schedule work effectively.
• Outgoing personality and ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
• Must pay close attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and problem solve (within scope of responsibilities).
• Must be able to work well under time constraints and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently, take initiative and be a self-starter.