Director, Brand Partnerships & Talent (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Topstep. We are currently looking for a Director, Brand Partnerships & Talent in United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and scaling the organization’s brand partnerships, influencer, and talent strategy to drive audience growth, brand credibility, and customer acquisition. You will oversee strategic relationships with high-profile personalities and external brands across diverse sectors, integrating collaborations into multi-channel media initiatives. The position requires negotiating high-value agreements, managing talent lifecycles, and activating partnerships across marketing campaigns, live events, and digital content. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, creative, PR, and media teams to ensure consistent brand alignment and measurable impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, networked, and results-oriented leader with deep expertise in brand and talent management.

Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and scale brand, affiliate, and influencer partnership programs that drive measurable reach, engagement, and acquisition.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-impact partnership opportunities aligned with strategic business goals across fintech, entertainment, sports, gaming, and lifestyle sectors.
• Negotiate, manage, and execute multi-year, high-value contracts with talent, influencers, and brands to ensure ROI and brand alignment.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and strategic direction for on-air talent, financial educators, and brand ambassadors, ensuring consistent brand representation across all media and events.
• Integrate partnerships into campaigns, live broadcasts, social activations, and marketing initiatives, collaborating closely with internal teams.
• Develop performance frameworks, dashboards, and reporting to optimize relationships, measure impact, and scale successful programs.
• Partner with senior leadership on monetization, sponsorship packages, and strategic revenue opportunities, ensuring legal, financial, and operational compliance.

• 10+ years of experience in brand partnerships, influencer marketing, business development, or talent management, preferably in fintech, media, entertainment, or high-growth consumer brands.
• Proven success in building and scaling affiliate and influencer programs with strong ROI and measurable results.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage high-value contracts with talent and external partners.
• Extensive network across entertainment, sports, gaming, lifestyle, and/or financial education sectors.
• Strong understanding of retail trading, financial markets, or fintech is highly preferred.
• Expertise in integrating partnerships into media properties, live broadcasts, and multi-platform campaigns.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with strong program management skills, capable of managing multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously.

• Competitive base salary: $170,000 – $230,000 with performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Fully remote or hybrid working environment with collaborative culture.
• 9 company-paid holidays and generous family leave. Paid time off accrued monthly.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee wellness and food/grocery budget contributions.
• Paid vacation incentives for consecutive days off.
• Employee referral bonuses and professional growth opportunities.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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