What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Partnerships Associate position at Smooth Media?
Smooth Media is an agency built for knowledge creators — the voices educating and inspiring audiences across business, tech, finance, and more. We help them grow sustainable businesses and help brands plug into this world in smart, impactful ways.
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.
What you'll do:
- 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
What we're looking for:
- 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)
What we can offer:
- 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