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Senior Partnerships Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Vocal Media
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Client Relationship Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are looking for a creative, media‑savvy Senior Partnerships Manager to sit at the intersection of strategy and client development s person will work closely with the Director of Partnerships to develop customized, long‑term partnership proposals that speak directly to what each client cares about most — whether that’s electoral impact, climate action, reproductive rights, or beyond. This is an opportunity to help lead the next frontier of progressive digital media tactics while making a meaningful impact on the most important social issues of our time.

This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the digital media landscape who has built decks, pitched clients, and thought seriously about where media is heading — and who knows how to translate that expertise into proposals that move people to act.

Responsibilities
  • Own the development of client‑facing proposals and pitch materials — this is the core of the role; produce customized, long‑term and rapid response proposals that reflect a deep understanding of each client’s goals, issue area, and strategic priorities
  • Develop the nuanced understanding needed to tailor proposals to different types of clients — knowing what a political funder needs to see versus a climate organization versus a reproductive rights group, and crafting each pitch accordingly
  • Proactively identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships, pushing clients to think long‑term and try new formats, platforms, and approaches that deepen and grow our work together
  • Conduct robust research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, tools, and tactics across the broader digital world — translating findings into fresh ideas and concrete proposals clients are excited to act on
  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert on the future of digital media and emerging tactics, bringing a sharp, informed perspective to every pitch and sales setting
  • Prioritize innovation and maintain a critical eye on program design — question assumptions and revisit strategy often to ensure continuous improvement
  • Support client relationships by staying informed on account goals and contributing strategic thinking to partnership development, producing polished drafts that are ready for director review
  • Partner with the Partnerships Associate to ensure operational systems, timelines, and deliverables are running smoothly
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams to support seamless campaign execution
Who You Are
  • A creative thinker with a strong point of view on the digital landscape — always scanning for emerging trends, tools, and tactics and thinking about how they can drive impact
  • Forward‑thinking and energized by what’s next — you get bored with “that’s how we’ve always done it”
  • Willing to push boundaries and bring bold, experimental ideas to the table with the rigor to back them up
  • A confident communicator who can present on emerging and experimental work independently and compellingly
  • Deeply committed to social impact and progressive causes, with experience working on purpose‑driven campaigns and a strong cultural competency across issue areas
  • Comfortable working across multiple clients and work streams without dropping the ball
  • Self‑directed and organized — you own your projects from concept to delivery
Qualifications
  • 4–6 years of experience in partnerships, media strategy, branded content, or business development — agency or digital media environment strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop highly customized proposals and pitch materials tailored to specific audiences, issue areas, and organizational goals
  • Expertise on the ever‑changing digital landscape, particularly as it pertains to reaching niche audiences and how content travels across platforms
  • Experience conducting competitive analysis and industry research to identify emerging trends and opportunities — and translate them into actionable partnership strategy
  • Deep familiarity with major social media platforms — Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube — and how brands and causes show up effectively on each
  • Strong writing and presentation skills; highly proficient in Google Slides — able to build polished, client‑ready decks…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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