Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

TED Countdown is a global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action.  The Media Partners Relations Manager will be responsible for planning and executing projects TED Countdown launches with external media partners of all types.  This will include partnerships with editorial, press and publishing brands and projects we execute with other non-profits including our arts track, small creative grant programs and promotional relationships.  We enter into partnerships to distribute our content (video and other content types), raise awareness of our mission, extend reach, acquire new audience(s) and reach targeted groups.  The Media Partner Relations Manager will be accountable for KPIs in these areas and will be responsible for managing existing partners, identifying new ones and proposing ways to work together more efficiently and to greater impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain ongoing communications with partners, including regular meetings to ensure project delivery
• Overall partnerships planning to ensure strategic alignment and resource management across multiple projects
• Coordinate with other TED teams including Production, Audience Development and Programming to ensure that TED delivers as promised
• Identify new partners and work with senior team to develop outreach strategy
• Develop and execute innovative ways of working with other organizations to amplify and further distribute Countdown’s content and core messages
• Author and present reports on projects, including successes, obstacles and learnings

This role is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in collaborative role in either non-profit or corporate environment
• Knowledge of media and climate worlds
• Deep appreciation for the value of working together

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

IN-OFFICE COVID PROTOCOL

Due to in-person meetings and occasional office requirements, proof of full vaccination will be required prior to acceptance of employment.

SALARY RANGE: $78,300 - $86,900