Strategic Partnerships and Communications Lead
$74,600–$93,300 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Recruit, develop, and manage affiliate, referral, and strategic partner relationships to support business growth and brand awareness. Plan and execute affiliate communications and promotional campaigns while supporting media relations efforts through press outreach, story development, and relationship building with journalists. Coordinate the creation of original research, surveys, rankings, and data-driven content to generate media coverage and enhance brand recognition. Develop website, educational, and marketing content that supports SEO, customer acquisition, and overall brand awareness. Monitor travel industry trends, consumer insights, and market developments, translating key findings into communications for media, partners, and customers. Track and report on the performance of affiliate partnerships, media coverage, content engagement, and other key metrics. Manage and grow the LinkedIn presence by creating engaging content, showcasing partnership initiatives, and interacting with industry audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support marketing initiatives and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in partnerships, public relations, affiliate marketing, content marketing, communications, or a related field
- Experience supporting earned media initiatives and building relationships with media contacts
- Experience recruiting, managing, or growing affiliate, referral, partner, or business development programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to analyze data and insights to help inform marketing, communications, and partnership strategies
- Working knowledge of affiliate marketing platforms, SEO best practices, content marketing, and digital analytics tools
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in travel, insurance, fintech, e-commerce, or consumer services industries
- Experience developing original research, consumer surveys, trend reports, rankings, or data-driven marketing campaigns
- Experience working with affiliate networks, partnership platforms, or performance marketing programs
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