Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $90,500 - $113,000
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Partner Marketing Manager to join our growing team. This is your chance to work with and help lead a company that is defining the future of direct-to-consumer, paid livestreaming solutions (both live and on-demand). This is an incredible team of people who strive to delight our partners with innovations that transform their business and their fans experience.
The base salary range applicable to this role is $90,500 - $113,000 and may adjust based on geolocation and experience. This role is open for US candidates to work remotely or can sit in our US Headquarters at our offices in New Providence, New Jersey. Please note, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Description:
This critical client-facing role will be the primary marketing liaison for our partners, ensuring they maximize the revenue potential of every event and campaign powered by Kiswe. You will be a strategic advisor, a hands-on marketer, and a data-driven communicator, helping our partners achieve unprecedented success in the D2C streaming landscape.
Were looking for someone with a background in consumer marketing, marketing strategy, or brand strategy from an entertainment-focused agency. We envision this role as a great fit for a versatile marketer who has experience working on a small team and enjoys wearing multiple hats.
This role will report to the Director of Marketing. If you have a passion for live events, a deep understanding of digital marketing, and a proven ability to drive measurable results while building strong client relationships, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Marketing Planning: Collaborate closely with partners to develop comprehensive marketing plans, including strategic objectives, target audience identification, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Revenue Maximization: Serve as the dedicated marketing lead for Kiswe's partners, actively working to maximize the revenue potential of each D2C partner.
- Organic Content Strategy: Assist and advise partners in crafting effective organic social media posting schedules and content strategies to build anticipation, drive engagement, and funnel audiences to their D2C events and platforms.
- Paid Media Expertise: Develop and oversee paid media tactics for partner campaigns, including communicating goals and strategy directly with agencies. This involves defining target audiences, budget allocation, and campaign structures.
- Performance Reporting & Analysis: Interpret complex marketing and sales data, translating performance metrics (e.g., ticket sales, minutes watched, revenue, engagement features used ) into clear, actionable insights and strategic marketing recommendations for partners.
- Press & PR Opportunities: Identify and facilitate press opportunities for partner events and initiatives, working with partners and PR teams to craft compelling narratives and secure media coverage.
- Relationship Management: Act as the primary marketing representative and strategist for each partner, building strong, trusted relationships and ensuring seamless communication and collaboration throughout the partnership lifecycle.
- Social Media Trend Leadership: Maintain a solid grasp of current social media marketing trends and platform best practices, advising partners on innovative ways to reach and engage their audiences.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Kiswe's internal operations, account management, product, business development, and customer service teams to ensure a cohesive and successful partner experience.
- Flexible Schedule: Be available to support live events, which may occur during evenings or weekends, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to partner success.
- Corporate Marketing Contribution (Plus): Leverage B2B marketing experience to contribute to Kiswe's corporate marketing initiatives, including content creation, industry analysis, and brand positioning.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in marketing, with a significant focus on digital marketing, paid media, and client-facing roles.
- Partner-Facing Acumen: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills internally and externally, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and manage partner expectations effectively.
- Paid Media Expertise: Proven track record in developing, managing, and optimizing paid media campaigns across various platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and Reddit). Ability to effectively brief agencies and interpret performance data.
- Data Fluency: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable marketing strategies.
- Social Media Savvy: Deep understanding of current social media marketing trends, platform nuances, and best practices for audience engagement and content distribution.
- Strategic & Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to think strategically about partner business goals and identify creative marketing solutions to drive revenue and engagement.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with evolving priorities.
- Collaborative Self-Starter: Comfortable with interacting with multiple stakeholders and motivated to jump in on a wide array of projects outside of the description scope.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or experience in lieu of education.
- Industry Background (Ideal): Prior experience in the entertainment, sports, or creator economy sectors, with an understanding of rights holders' unique challenges and opportunities in D2C distribution.
- B2B Marketing (Plus): Experience in B2B marketing, including understanding the sales funnel, lead generation, and corporate branding.
Benefits & Perks:
- Outstanding medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits
- Healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Equity - stock options
- ASPCA pet insurance
- NewBenefits Lifestyle Package - identity theft, legal services, and pet care discounts
- Student loan assistance
- Wellness app reimbursement
- Flexible work location and hours
- Unlimited PTO
- Strong family leave program
- Opportunity to work with a world-class team of business leaders and entrepreneurs
About Us:
Kiswe powers interactive digital experiences that allow artists, creators, sports teams, leagues, and more to form deep relationships with their fans through innovative cloud technology. Kiswe's suite of products and services empowers content owners to produce, distribute, and monetize immersive digital events all while maintaining control of their brand. Kiswe is a global company with +80 team members that is headquartered in New Jersey, USA with additional offices in Hasselt, Belgium and Seoul, Korea. We are a global team that serves a global audience.
At Kiswe, we believe diversity is a core value and hire people of all different backgrounds, experiences, and situations. Our team thrives on a culture that embraces everyone being their authentic and best selves, and accordingly, are committed to identifying and dismantling inequalities that impede team members, partners, customers, and stakeholders with whom we work.
Kiswe is an Equal Opportunity Employer that hires talented people that are committed to excellence, and provides equal employment without regard to gender, marital status, identity, race, citizenship, ancestry, age, religion, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and personal responsibilities outside of work.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Kiswe does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Kiswe will be considered Kiswe property, and Kiswe will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.
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