Senior Brand Partnerships Specialist

About Big Think & Big Think Creative Studio

Big Think is a leading media platform dedicated to sharing big ideas from the world’s most influential thinkers. Through Big Think Creative Studio, the company partners with brands to create high-quality video and written content that engages a curious, intellectually driven audience. These collaborations help brands align with Big Think’s mission of making complex ideas accessible and sparking meaningful conversations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Brand Partnership Specialist to drive outbound business development and secure high-value brand partnerships. This role is focused on identifying, engaging, and converting enterprise-level prospects into a pipeline for strategic sponsors across Big Think’s content ecosystem.

This is a highly autonomous role for someone who thrives on ownership, persistence, and building relationships from scratch.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and prospect enterprise-level brands aligned with Big Think’s audience and editorial voice
• Develop and execute tailored outreach strategies across email, LinkedIn, and phone to engage senior marketing leaders and decision-makers
• Generate and manage pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding outreach, meeting, and revenue targets
• Maintain accurate activity tracking and performance metrics in Salesforce
• Stay informed on industry trends, brand marketing strategies, and the competitive landscape

What You’ll Need:

• 1–3 years of experience in outbound sales, business development, or brand partnerships
• Demonstrated success prospecting into enterprise organizations and engaging senior executives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messaging
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-starter who takes initiative and builds opportunities proactively
• Resilient and persistent in outbound prospecting
• Strategic thinker who can align brand goals with creative content solutions
• Curious about media, content, and audience engagement
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability

What You’ll Get:

• Work from home flexibility: We’ve been remote first since inception.
• Growth and mentorship: Join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Competitive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), and more!

Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Senior Director of Brand Partnerships.

Salary Range: $80,000-$115,000