DCP: Director, Strategic Partnerships
Job Overview
PMC: Director, Strategic Partnerships
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.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sale Support
- 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
Post-Sale Account Management
- 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
General Responsibilities
- 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
Key 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
Qualifications
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is a plus
Typical wage range: $100k - $115k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
It’s all About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.
About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com
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