Manager, Media & Talent Partnerships

TopDog Law

$96K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, talent/influencer marketing, or related fields.
  • Proficient in media buy mechanics, including invoice reconciliation and compliance auditing.
  • Proven relationship management skills with external partners such as media reps and talent.
  • Strong negotiation abilities regarding partnership terms and execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for pitching and follow-through.
  • Resourceful and proactive in identifying partnership opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and negotiate relationships with radio and OOH partners.
  • Audit media buy accuracy and compliance against contracts.
  • Identify and flag discrepancies in media buys, driving make-goods as necessary.
  • Source and pitch creative brand partnerships and sponsorships.
  • Build and maintain outreach to local creators and community influencers.
  • Coordinate negotiations and activation of talent partnerships.
  • Develop market-specific activations to increase awareness and relevance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

TopDog Law is hiring a Manager, Media & Talent Partnerships to work directly with Jeff Moore, Director of Brand Partnerships & Offline Media, growing the firm's presence through radio, OOH, and creator partnerships across key markets. This role owns both sides of the media relationship: building and negotiating partnerships with radio stations, OOH vendors, and local creators/podcasters, and holding those partners accountable - auditing pricing, impression delivery, and format compliance against what was contracted. It's an opportunity to find, create and drive impact.

What You Will Own

Radio & OOH Partnership Management

  • Manage relationships with radio stations and OOH partners in assigned markets, negotiating placement, pricing, and contract terms.
  • Identify new station and vendor opportunities to expand market coverage.

Radio & OOH Media Buy Auditing

  • Audit media buys for pricing accuracy, impression delivery, and spot/unit format compliance against contracted terms.
  • Flag discrepancies and drive make-goods with partners when delivered media doesn't match contracted terms.
  • Push for value add media in markets and make sure TopDog is top of mind.

Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships

  • Source brand partnerships and sponsorships
  • Assist in developing creative brand partnerships, sponsorships, and integrations that extend TopDog Law beyond traditional advertising.
    • This will include outreach and pitching TopDog to potential partners

Talent & Creator Relationships

  • Source and manage outreach to local creators, podcasters, and community influencers, building partnership pipelines that extend TopDog Law's reach beyond paid media.
  • Coordinate outreach, negotiations, and execution of talent partnerships that create authentic connections between TopDog Law and local audiences.

Market Growth & Activation

  • Develop market-specific opportunities and activations designed to increase awareness, relevance, and community connection.
  • Continuously scout new media, partnership, grassroots, and non-traditional marketing opportunities that help TopDog Law grow and stand out in competitive markets.

What You Bring

Required:

  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, talent/influencer marketing, radio/OOH media, sponsorships, or a related field (agency, media company, sports/entertainment, or brand-side experience all considered).
  • Working knowledge of media buy mechanics - reading affidavits/logs, reconciling invoices against contracted rates, and auditing impression delivery and spot/unit format compliance.
  • A demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with external partners - media reps, talent, agents, or creators.
  • Comfort negotiating terms and managing partnership execution from pitch through activation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills - you can pitch a partnership as well as you can follow through on it.
  • A scrappy, resourceful mindset - you find opportunities other people miss.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.


Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

  • Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
  • Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
  • No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
  • Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
  • Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.


What We Offer

  • Base Salary: $96,200 - $130,500, commensurate with experience
  • Eligible for performance-based bonus
  • Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.


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