Brand Partnerships Associate
About Smooth
Smooth Media is the talent management company for knowledge creators — the people teaching, explaining, and breaking down the world through smart, insightful content. We serve as a true strategic partner to our creators — an extension of their team that helps them run, grow, and professionalize their business.
About the Role
Reports to: Head of Brand Partnerships
We’re looking for a Brand Partnerships Associate to join our team. In this role, you’ll build partnerships between leading brands and our creators — driving new relationships, developing campaigns, and making sure the right brands connect with the right voices.
If you’re energized by sales but see it more as relationship-building and storytelling, this role is for you.
This role sits on the Brand Partnerships team — our external-facing sales function that connects brands with Smooth creators. You’ll work closely with Creator Managers to match brands with the right voices and execute deals from pitch to close. Strong performers grow into Brand Partnerships Manager — a merit title that comes with expanded earning potential and ownership of a full territory.
Build and grow relationships with brands that want to reach professional and business-minded audiences
Create proposals and media plans that align brand goals with creator strengths
Lead the full sales cycle: outreach, pitching, negotiating, closing, and ongoing support
Stay on top of what’s working in creator marketing, advocate for our creators in every deal, and act as a strategic thought partner to brands looking to break through in smart, effective ways
You’re a self-starter and are prepared to thrive on a small team
Interest in or experience in a client-facing role
Someone who enjoys building relationships and closing deals
Experience in media, marketing, or the creator economy is a plus (but not required)
Must be NYC-based (in office Mon-Thurs)
Base salary: $65,000, plus 3% commission on closed deals
Your earning potential grows directly with what you close — strong performers in this role earn $120,000+ and are promoted to Brand Partnerships Manager, where earning potential reaches $200,000–$250,000+
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)
A clear path to Brand Partnerships Manager — a merit-based title earned through demonstrated performance, not just tenure
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