Partnership Associate
About The Position
The TED Partnerships team is responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships with organizations that ultimately fund TED’s non-profit mission of ideas worth spreading. We leverage our events, video and podcast content, digital platforms, and TED’s signature format to create creative, unique, and mutually-beneficial relationships with companies, associations, and foundations around the world. There is no “average” day on Partnerships, since our business is so dynamic. Our team sells a variety of products that help businesses transform from the inside and share their stories with the outside world.
Requirements
- Enthusiastic about TED’s mission and the power of media to drive impact
- A collaborative team player with a solutions-first mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptionally organized and able to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities
- A strategic thinker and active listener who can bring big ideas to the table
- 2-3 years of experience in a digital media, publisher, or agency environment
- Working knowledge of digital advertising formats, media planning, campaign execution, and ad operations functions
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools (especially Salesforce)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct industry research and identify trends, and build prospect lists using tools like MediaRadar, Hunter, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Manage inbound leads and conduct initial outreach to assess partnership potential
- Collaborate with Partnership Managers to prepare for client meetings by developing customized proposals, pitch decks, and presentations
- Contribute to the development of RFP responses, media plans, and creative concepts that align with partner goals
- Maintain a strong understanding of TED’s offerings and technical capabilities across video, display, audio, social, and custom content
- Coordinate with internal teams to confirm specs, pricing, and inventory availability for partner programs
- Track and maintain all partner opportunities, proposals, and deal status in Salesforce and AdBook
- Ensure seamless handoff to the Ad Operations team for campaign execution and support the development of campaign recaps and renewal strategies
- Liaise with the offshore trafficking team for campaign setups, creative QA, technical troubleshooting, and reporting inquiries
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
