DCP: Director, Strategic Partnerships

Penske Media • New York City, NY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Partnerships Director plays a critical role in supporting the Head of Industry (HOI) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) teams across both pre-sale and post-sale activities. This role is responsible for managing the RFP process, developing compelling sales materials, and overseeing the execution and performance of sold marketing programs. This position requires a strong balance of attention to detail, project management, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving, along with the ability to prioritize across multiple stakeholders and timelines. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and skilled in creating polished, data-driven presentations. As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to challenges
• Experience supporting sales or account teams across pre-sale and post-sale workflows
• Excellent presentation and deck-building skills (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote)
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• 3–5+ years of experience in account management, sales support, integrated marketing, or media
• Experience working with RFPs, proposals, and client-facing materials
• Familiarity with marketing programs, campaign execution, paid social and performance reporting
• Comfort working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end RFP process, including timelines, internal coordination, and submission quality
• Partner with HOI and DCP teams to develop sales decks, proposals, and custom client materials
• Coordinate cross-functionally with multiple brand teams to ensure accurate and compelling proposals
• Maintain organized documentation and version control across all pre-sale materials
• Oversee execution of sold marketing programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and internal deliverables
• Act as a central point of coordination across internal teams to keep programs on track and running smoothly
• Manage QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) for strategic accounts, including performance tracking, insights, and results decks
• Support campaign wrap-ups and reporting, highlighting performance, learnings, and future opportunities
• Proactively identify risks or challenges and work with internal teams to resolve them efficiently
• Support account planning and ongoing client communications as needed
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, organization, and presentation quality across all materials
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Establish, nurture and maintain client and agency relationships to foster business growth

Benefits

• PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Mortgage discounts
• savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
• Flexible Vacation Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level