Manager, International Partnerships

Reporting to the SVP, Creative Execution, this role will be responsible in executing international partnerships, being the key partner for all the international markets.

The Global Marketing Partnerships team is responsible for securing and activating best-in-class marketing partnerships reinforcing the studio's marketing strategy and extending the reach of its film marketing campaigns. The team works with the some of the largest and most powerful global brands (including Mercedes, Doritos, L’Oreal, Audi, Hyundai, Fortnite, and more) to create memorable marketing campaigns that drive awareness and interest for the studio's feature film slate.   

Job Description:

• Execute International Marketing Partnerships

  • Manage and partner with international offices to create best in class marketing partnership campaigns

  • Oversee all aspects of the campaign across all platforms: TV, packaging, POS, digital, OOH, Print and Experiential 

  • Provide direction to markets to ensuring all creative adheres to film marketing strategy

  • Present creative at weekly meetings with senior management 

  • Lead all status meetings with brand teams/agencies to track status and move the campaign forward

• Manage and partner with the international markets to service creative assets requests to approved partners/brands and act as the hub for all partner creative needs. 

• Manage submissions in the portal from the international markets, proactively enforcing meaningful integration of film IP by problem solving, trouble shooting and delivering feedback 

• Assist in the creation of status reports, case studies, wrap reports, and selecting the most impactful creative to include in the presentations to filmmakers.

• Presenting best-in-class creative to internal leadership and stakeholders

• Work closely with the international sales team by reviewing deal memos and ensuring that partners deliver on expectations

• Problem-solve creative challenges that arise 

• Brainstorm and recommend promotional ideas and/or potential partners for the sales teams’ pitch efforts

• Communication with internal teams in the marketing department (including digital, publicity, content, creative advertising, legal, etc.)

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills – written and oral (must have a professional and courteous demeanor and be able to communicate persuasively and clearly)

• Must possess a deep understanding of marketing trends and tactics and be able to implement new ways of thinking into the work

• Must be able to multi-task and be able to set priorities and meet deadlines
  Must be a self-starter with a team attitude and a high-level of initiative, someone who is forward-thinking and creative.

• Must possess a global mindset and be open to adapting to local market sensibilities

• Familiarity with traditional and new marketing channels: a key aspect of the job is to deliver first-of-their-kind campaigns that cut through the clutter

• Must be able to nimbly juggle a workload of multiple projects and demonstrate grace under pressure

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3+ years of experience; at least 1 in the entertainment marketing industry; international experience a plus

• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, KeyNote, Excel, Outlook; Photoshop and Adobe a plus

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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