Senior Manager, Marketing Partnerships

TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Having celebrated our centennial this year we continue to evolve as a brand at a juncture of innovation and transformation.

Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life who embody TIMEs core values as well as our mission of informing connecting and engaging the world.

If youre ready to take your next step with a 100 year-old startup read more about this opportunity below. Keep scrolling for additional information about TIME.

The Role:

The Senior Manager Marketing Partnerships is a key leader within TIMEs pre-sales organization responsible for shaping and packaging revenue-driving marketing solutions across TIMEs full portfolio.

This role owns the end-to-end pre-sales process for strategic opportunities leading proposal strategy from intake through final delivery. As a strategic partner to Sales and Marketing leadership the Senior Manager develops compelling insight-driven narratives that align client objectives with TIMEs unique value proposition and drive meaningful revenue growth.

Working cross-functionally with Sales Editorial Branded Content Events Research & Insights Design Marketing Operations Customer Success and Account Management this role delivers best-in-class proposals for proactive pitches RFPs RFIs and core sales materials.

Responsibilities

Pre-Sales Strategy & Leadership

• Own pre-sales strategy for complex and multi-stakeholder opportunities including proactive pitches RFPs RFIs and general sales materials.
• Lead internal kickoffs to define objectives budgets KPIs timelines and strategic approach.
• Partner closely with Sales as a strategic pre-sale lead joining select client conversations pressure-testing briefs and translating feedback into differentiated solutions.

Proposal Development & Go-To-Market Materials

• Develop integrated proposal decks and proactive opportunities that clearly articulate how TIME solves client business challenges.
• Lead idea generation and cross-functional brainstorms to create compelling multi-channel programs.
• Coordinate and vet inputs across stakeholders to ensure proposals are accurate feasible and aligned with revenue and margin goals.
• Build and oversee core sales materials including:
  • General capabilities and one-sheets
  • RFP/RFI responses and proposal decks
  • Category narratives case studies and vertical positioning
• Identify and package new go-to-market opportunities tied to TIME franchises tentpoles and cultural moments.
• Translate complex media content data and measurement solutions into clear client-ready storytelling.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to confirm feasibility delivery approach and post-sale resourcing as needed.

Product Expertise Insights & Enablement

• Maintain deep expertise across TIMEs advertising products branded content events franchises and audience and measurement capabilities.
• Integrate audience insights performance proof points and case studies into proposals.
• Scale and streamline sales materials by maintaining an organized library reducing duplication and ensuring narrative and visual consistency.
• Stay current on industry trends competitors and category dynamics to keep proposals differentiated and relevant.

Teamwork & Ways of Working

• Model best-in-class pre-sales practices including clear communication structured timelines and proactive stakeholder management.
• Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency quality and predictability as volume grows.

Qualifications

• Proven pre-sales experience developing integrated proposals for proactive pitches RFPs RFIs and sales collateral.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience coordinating across Sales Editorial Events Creative Operations and Customer Success.
• Ability to translate creative and editorial ideas into structured sellable programs.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of media platforms and ad products across digital social video print and events.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-facing narrative voice.
• Strong visual and design instincts with experience building high-quality presentations in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
• 7 years of marketing experience at a digital-first publisher media company or agency.

This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Location:

This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIMEs New York City office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week).

More About TIME:

Total Rewards:

At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:

• Medical vision dental insurance
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
• 401k with a generous company match
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Mentorship and community engagement experiences
• Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
• Salary range for this position: $105000 - $120000 based on experience

Equity Diversity and Inclusion:

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better but our workplace stronger. Equity diversity and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring and our culture.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager