Brand Partnerships Manager

The Telegraph is constantly evolving its reader-first and subscriptions-first model and how we work with advertisers and commercial partners as a result. We believe that traditional branded content is becoming an outdated practise for editorial businesses, and that instead of responding reactively to all briefs we should be building exciting new types of partnerships founded on true editorial alignment, 1st party data, audience insights, and work with brands long term to achieve their business objectives, rather than focusing on short term KPIs. 

To drive better results for brands and relevancy for readers we have therefore transformed our partnerships offering to focus on Editorial Integrated Partnerships (EIPs). EIPs align brands with our core editorial initiatives.  We place brands at the heart of our paid-for content, and focus on building partnerships founded on in-depth audience insights, that have real impact and deliver value for the client, the reader and The Telegraph. These partnerships do this by driving brilliant results for our clients, creating a better advertising environment and boosting subscriptions. This person will join a multi-award winning commercial organisation. 

The Brand Partnerships Manager will support the team in proactively and reactively pitching and growing partnership revenue from a diverse client and agency portfolio, contributing to quarterly partnerships revenue targets. You will work alongside a team of Brand Partnership Leads, learning to cover new agencies and clients to create and source opportunities with best-in-market ideas and pitches. You will assist in initiating, writing, pitching, negotiating, and closing mid-tier partnerships – and support in managing internal stakeholders with excellent communication and organisational skills. This role involves assisting in initiating and growing editorially aligned commercial collaborations while contributing to best-in-class content executions built around leading creative ideas and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Partnerships team in managing a set of growing/new agencies and clients, learning to drive relationships and contribute to winning business.
• Assist in maintaining strong relationships at every client level to ensure The Telegraph is top-of-mind for opportunities.
• Contribute to achieving the EIP team's revenue targets.
• Learn to effectively manage your own pipeline and assist with forecasting for the team.
• Develop effective communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders, meeting deadlines and managing processes.
• Support in innovating and creating new propositions that align with TMG’s objectives and editorial product.
• Assist in proactive pitching of relevant propositions across external partners, learning to identify and create new opportunities within an allocated patch of tier one clients and agencies.
• Champion best practices, developing a strong internal and external reputation for contributing to successful pitches and content delivery.
• Collaborate with the wider partnerships, digital, and innovation teams to foster a culture of innovation and thought leadership in the market.

• Some experience, or a strong interest in, working in a media, agency, or commercial sales environment.
• An enthusiastic and adaptable approach, open to learning and supporting TMG’s editorial and subscriber strategy.
• An eagerness to learn about selling across different categories and passion points, with an interest in areas like Travel, Retail, Business & Finance.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, working towards deadlines.
• Developing written and verbal communication skills, with an eagerness to improve presentation and pitching abilities.
• A curiosity about the power of insight and research, and a willingness to develop numerical competence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good communicator with attention to detail.

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.