Head of Brand Partnerships

Jubilee Media

β€’ $140K β€” $250K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in media sales, brand partnerships, or branded content with a proven record of exceeding targets.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor a high-performing sales team.
  • Deep connections within the advertising and agency ecosystem.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with strategic thinking to scale partnership business.
  • Genuine passion for culture-driven storytelling and commitment to Jubilee's mission.
  • Experience with political, social impact, or news-adjacent content is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Own the brand partnerships strategy and execute revenue goals across the partnership lifecycle.
  • Build and lead a team of sales executives, account managers, and creative leads.
  • Develop relationships with brands, agencies, and key decision-makers for long-term partnership growth.
  • Identify and generate new business opportunities for sponsorships and custom content.
  • Lead high-impact negotiations and partnership pitches.
  • Collaborate with Creative and Production teams on innovative branded content campaigns.
  • Leverage audience insights and trends to shape partnership strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO for rest and recharge.
  • Generous holidays, including a week-long reset at year-end.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans to fit diverse lifestyles.
  • Team retreats and bonding activities promoting a people-centered culture.
  • Catered lunches and a stocked kitchen for daily snacks.
  • Annual learning stipend for professional development.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) plan options.
  • Opportunity for stock options as part of compensation.
Full Job Description


About This Role

As Jubilee's Head of Brand Partnerships, you will lead the vision, strategy, and growth of Jubilee's partnerships business, cultivating relationships with brands shaping culture and conversation. You'll help brands authentically engage with millions of people through our content that sparks dialogue, challenges perspectives, and creates meaningful human connection.

In this role, you'll sit at the intersection of business, creativity, and culture-working closely with our Creative, Production, and Marketing teams to produce innovative and engaging branded content that fuels both business growth and Jubilee's mission.

What You'll Do:
  • Own and lead Jubilee's brand partnerships strategy, revenue goals, and sales execution across the full partnership lifecycle
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of sales executives, account managers, and a brand partnerships creative lead
  • Develop and maintain high-impact relationships with brands, agencies, and marketing decision-makers to drive long-term partnership growth
  • Identify new business opportunities and generate a robust pipeline of sponsorships, integrations, and custom content programs
  • Lead high-impact pitches, negotiations, and partnership discussions
  • Collaborate with Creative and Production teams to develop innovative branded content campaigns that align with both client objectives and Jubilee's editorial integrity
  • Identify, package, and expand Jubilee's content offerings across YouTube, social media, podcasts, live experiences, and emerging products
  • Leverage audience insights, industry trends, and performance data to shape partnership strategies
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to forecast revenue, identify growth opportunities, and influence the future direction of Jubilee's business

Who You Are:
  • 8+ years of experience driving revenue through media sales, brand partnerships, branded content, or the creator economy, with a consistent track record of exceeding targets.
  • A seller-first leader who can close strategic partnerships, build executive relationships, and develop a high-performing team
  • Well-connected within the advertising and agency ecosystem, with a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape.
  • Entrepreneurial, strategic, and excited to scale Jubilee's partnerships business and create new revenue opportunities.
  • Passionate about culture-shaping storytelling and motivated by Jubilee's mission to provoke understanding and create human connection.
  • Experience selling against political, social impact, or news-adjacent content is a huge plus!

Compensation & Perks
  • Competitive Compensation - OTE $250,000+ ($140,000 - $150,000 Base + Uncapped Commission) πŸ’°
  • Flexible PTO - Take the time you need to rest and recharge! 🌴
  • Generous Holidays - Plus a sweet week-long reset at the end of the year ❄
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans - Choose the one that works best for your lifestyle! 🩺
  • Team Retreats, Bonding Activities, and a People-Centered Culture πŸŒ„
  • Catered Lunches & Stocked Kitchen πŸͺ
  • Annual Learning Stipend πŸ“š
  • Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan 🏦
  • Stock Options πŸ“ˆ

Work Model

At Jubilee, we follow a hybrid work model - We're in the El Segundo office 3 days a week and remote for 2. So, you'll need to be local or ready to make the move!

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