Brand Partnerships Manager

Mamamia is Australia's largest independent women's media group and our core purpose is to make the world a better place for women and girls. We reach seven and a half million women each month across written, video and social platforms and we have the largest women's podcast network in the world with 55 different shows.

About the role

We're looking for a Brand Partnerships Manager to join our vibrant team, based in Cremorne and take the lead on fostering brilliant relationships with both our amazing clients and internal teams. This role is all about seeing your collaborative efforts come to life across every platform Mamamia touches-from podcasts and video to social and written articles. You won't just be managing campaigns; you'll be driving revenue growth , ensuring strong ROI for our partners , and nurturing long-term relationships that lead to clients wanting to 'Go-Again'. Plus, you'll be a leader, helping to train and develop a small, dedicated team of Executives. If you're passionate about delivering seamless client experiences and creating meaningful work that makes a difference, this is your chance to shine!

Here's some of the stuff you can expect to be doing if you join us:

• Project manage high-value branded content partnerships across all Mamamia platforms (social, podcast, video, written, events, etc.).
• Lead and strategically manage a portfolio of key client accounts, fostering long-term partnerships and driving retention and growth.
• Effectively plan Critical Paths and orchestrate stakeholders (sales, strategy, editorial) to ensure lead times and live dates are met.
• Monitor and report on live campaigns, making optimisations when required, and sharing meaningful insights and learnings with clients.
• Cultivate and implement influencer client plans, including providing strategic talent recommendations that align with client objectives.
• Act as the conduit between sales and editorial to deliver engaging branded content that achieves clients' marketing objectives.
• Manage a small team of Executives, Coordinators, and Assistants , acting as a positive role model and providing training, development, and support.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for key client challenges, protecting client relationships and business interests with strong problem-solving skills.

Now, a bit about you

• You have 3-4 years of experience in a similar role , with a strong track record in managing and implementing integrated digital campaigns.
• You're an exceptional communicator , comfortable presenting at client WIPs and confidently speaking with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority.
• You possess stellar organisation, attention to detail and time management skills , allowing you to balance competing deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• You're goal-oriented and solution-focused, driven to meet or exceed project objectives and always looking for opportunities for clients to 'Go-Again'.
• You have experience managing a small team or a passion for leading and mentoring, ready to act as a sound board and positive role model.
• You're a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment but is also capable of achieving results working independently.
• Tertiary qualifications in Media and Communications or a relevant field are a bonus, along with proficiency in project management tools like Monday, WordPress, or Mailchimp.

Life at Mamamia

We're fast-paced and innovative, with a collaborative culture when it comes to industry-leading strategies and ideas.

We're small enough that you can create real and tangible change, and have your voice heard, and large enough that we can support your ideas with experienced, industry-leading teams, and deliver them to an audience of millions of women every month. We have a startup spirit within a scaled-up business structure.

The core purpose of Mamamia is to make the world a better place for women and girls, and we live this philosophy in the content we create and with the work we do. While our core purpose informs every business and content decision we make, we execute on our purpose in a way that's engaging, entertaining and adds meaning and value to the lives of Australian women.

We're passionate about embracing AI and technology in our creative process, constantly exploring new ways to enhance storytelling and connect with our audience - we're excited for you to join us on this innovative journey.

As well as being a meaningful and dynamic place to work, Mamamia offers:

• Flexible working conditions (Hybrid working model)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday
• Additional leave for years of service, plus annual rewards to celebrate your work anniversaries
• Paid parental leave
• Enjoy paid volunteer days to support RizeUp, our charity partner
• The opportunity to work for a purpose-driven company and help us make the world a better place for women and girls
• Wellbeing days: We want you to proactively look after your wellbeing so you can use 2 personal days each year to take care of yourself
• Access to MOVE by Mamamia-our exclusive platform offering a range of workouts you can do anytime, anywhere, with no equipment needed

One more thing! Mamamia is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity, or parental status. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require any assistance, including a workplace adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please reach out to hr@mamamia.com.au