Strategic Partnerships and Communications Lead

Ignyte Insurance Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

As the nation's original travel insurance comparison site, Insure My Trip , a member of the Ignyte Insurance group of companies, has over 20 years of experience connecting travelers with the best trip policy. Joining the Insure My Trip  Team means having the advantages of being part of a leading company while enjoying many of the benefits more typical of a startup culture.

You'll have the ability to make an impact, influence key strategic decisions and create or change processes.

Insure My Trip  is seeking a Strategic Partnerships & Communications Lead to drive growth, cultivate strategic partnerships, and elevate brand visibility through media relations, data-driven storytelling, content development, and partner engagement initiatives.

This role will lead the development and execution of partnership, affiliate, and communications strategies that increase brand awareness, drive customer acquisition and revenue growth, strengthen industry relationships, and position Insure My Trip  as the trusted authority in travel insurance and travel protection. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder, strategic communicator, and storyteller with experience in partnerships, public relations, affiliate marketing, and content strategy.

Candidates who live within commuting distance of our Warwick, RI office will work a hybrid schedule. Remote work may be considered for candidates who live outside of commuting distance.

• Recruit, develop, and manage affiliate, referral, and strategic partner relationships that support business growth and brand awareness.
• Support the development of new partnership opportunities that expand the company's reach and strengthen strategic relationships.
• Plan and execute affiliate communications and promotional campaigns to drive partner engagement and success.
• Support media relations efforts through press outreach, story development, and relationship building with journalists and industry influencers.
• Coordinate the creation and promotion of original research, surveys, rankings, travel trend reports, and other data-driven content to generate media coverage and enhance brand recognition.
• Develop website, educational, and marketing content that supports SEO, customer acquisition, and overall brand awareness.
• Monitor travel industry trends, consumer insights, and market developments, translating key findings into content and communications for media, partners, and customers.
• Track and report on the performance of affiliate partnerships, media coverage, content engagement, and other key metrics to measure success and identify opportunities.
• Manage and grow Insure My Trip 's Linked In presence by creating engaging content, showcasing partnership initiatives, and interacting with industry audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support marketing initiatives, partnership efforts, and broader business objectives.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance content creation, research, media outreach, partnership development, reporting, and overall workflow efficiency.

40% Partnerships/Growth, 30% Communications/PR, 20% Content & Research, 10% Reporting/Administration

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in partnerships, public relations, affiliate marketing, content marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting earned media initiatives and building relationships with media contacts.
• Experience recruiting, managing, or growing affiliate, referral, partner, or business development programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and insights to help inform marketing, communications, and partnership strategies.
• Working knowledge of affiliate marketing platforms, SEO best practices, content marketing, and digital analytics tools.

• Experience in travel, insurance, fintech, e-commerce, or consumer services industries.
• Experience developing original research, consumer surveys, trend reports, rankings, or data-driven marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with affiliate networks, partnership platforms, or performance marketing programs.

• Hybrid Schedule, 2 days work from home and 3 days in office for those within commuting…