Media & Partnerships Manager

London

Up to £48,000

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for events, media, and strategic partnerships? This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong partnerships, negotiating win-win agreements, and delivering innovative marketing campaigns that drive awareness and engagement on a global scale.

The Role

As Media & Association Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and management of international media and trade association partnerships that support the growth of a flagship global event. You will work closely with marketing, sales, content, design, PR, and event teams to maximise brand visibility, secure valuable promotional opportunities, and deliver exceptional partner experiences. Success in this role comes from building lasting relationships with industry media, associations, and sponsors while identifying new partnership opportunities that expand the event's global reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and manage media and association partnerships through barter agreements, promotional exchanges, and cost-effective marketing initiatives
• Identify and secure new international media and trade association partners to increase event awareness and audience reach
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key industry publications, associations, and strategic partners
• Create innovative partnership campaigns across digital, social media, print, email, and web channels
• Collaborate with marketing, design, sales, and content teams to deliver partnership assets and ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled
• Manage sponsorship fulfilment, ensuring all branding and marketing deliverables are delivered accurately and on schedule
• Develop and deliver exhibitor marketing programmes, providing exhibitors with promotional tools and guidance to maximise their event participation

Experience:

• 2–3 years experience in partnership marketing, events, media, or a related marketing role
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Confidence negotiating commercial agreements and managing partner expectations
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to identify new opportunities
• Experience supporting multi-channel marketing campaigns
• The confidence to engage with partners over the phone and through digital channels
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across marketing, sales, content, and design teams
• Experience with CRM systems (such as Salesforce), Google Analytics, Monday.com, or similar platforms would be advantageous but is not essential