Channel Marketing Specialist II

Elsevier•New York, NY

63d

About The Position

Are you ready to drive impactful partnerships that elevate Elsevier’s reputation and expand our influence in the academic and government sectors? Do you have the vision and experience to lead co-marketing initiatives and strategic collaborations that shape the future of research and innovation? About our Team: A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. About the Role: To develop and lead strategic partnerships that amplify Elsevier’s reputation, influence, and commercial success in key markets. This role drives credibility and visibility for our portfolio offer to Academic Leaders, Government and Funders by identifying, nurturing, and expanding partnerships with industry influencers, associations, analyst platforms, and academic consortia. Working at the intersection of marketing, reputation, events and stakeholder engagement, this role strengthens Elsevier’s position as a trusted voice in research, analytics, and innovation.

Requirements

7–10+ years in marketing, partnership development, or external communications roles
Demonstrated experience working with ranking bodies, influencers, analysts, or public sector stakeholders
Experience building co-marketing or partnership programs with measurable outcomes
Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop compelling partnership value propositions
Skilled in project management, planning, and managing multiple partners or programs
Confident navigating a complex global organisation and aligning across stakeholder groups
Background in education, academic research, SaaS, or government-focused sectors
Familiarity with reputation measurement, analyst relations, or thought leadership initiatives
Experience working with regional field marketing, global campaigns or matrixed organization

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a partnership strategy aligned with A&G and ALF portfolio goals
Identify new partnership opportunities with industry bodies, ranking agencies, and influencer organisations
Drive co-marketing collaborations that increase awareness, credibility, and audience reach
Manage and grow key partner relationships (e.g., THE, QS, HERC, EARMA)
Serve as a single point of contact for strategic partner communications and planning
Establish a proactive analyst relations program in collaboration with Corporate Comms
Build performance frameworks to track visibility and perception shifts from partnership activity
Liaise with Field Marketing to activate partner-led events and joint campaigns
Ensure partners and analysts are aligned to Elsevier’s portfolio messaging and transformation narrative
Bring market intelligence and external insights into campaign and content planning
Plan and execute high-impact events and co-marketing programs that drive brand awareness and engagement

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice