Director, Partnerships, Collaborations, PR

Starface World

. Develop partnership strategy and identify opportunities across brand collaborations, talent, ambassador programs, retail partnerships, licensed IP, and experiential and cultural moments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing talent and brand partnerships, with a strong focus on deal development, contract negotiation, and relationship management. Proven ability to balance creative and commercial objectives while ensuring timely execution and accountability across multiple stakeholders.

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Partnership Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationBudget ManagementRelationship BuildingPR Agency Management

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Hard Skills

Deal MechanicsLicensing AgreementsContract DraftingPerformance TrackingBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedProactiveResourcefulCommercial Judgment

Industry Keywords

Talent PartnershipsBrand CollaborationsEntertainmentCultural MomentsAgency Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop partnership strategy and identify opportunities across brand collaborations, talent, ambassador programs, retail partnerships, licensed IP, and experiential and cultural moments
Evaluate inbound requests from talent, agencies, brands, retailers, and potential partners
Build and maintain relationships with talent, managers, agents, agencies, brands, and strategic partners
Support negotiation and structuring of partnership, talent, and licensing deals with the SVP of Brand
Draft and redline partnership and talent contracts and route agreements through Legal and VP approval
Manage partnerships from signed agreement through launch, including communications, timelines, approvals, assets, and contractual deliverables
Identify and address partnership risks, execution gaps, and missed deadlines
Administer licensing agreement operations, partner approvals, product and asset requirements, line sheets, retail listing coordination, and post-launch reporting
Maintain a repository of partnership terms, rates, rights, deliverables, performance, and renewal opportunities
Own the collaboration and partnership calendar
Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Creative, Social, Influencer, Product, Retail, Operations, Legal, and external partners
Manage partnership and event budgets, vendors, invoices, and payments with Finance
Build and share recap decks tracking deliverables, performance, outcomes, and learnings
Set PR strategy and priorities with the agency and manage the relationship day to day
Track agency deliverables and press coverage against the campaign calendar
Support press releases, statements, messaging, and other materials
Prepare leadership and spokespeople for interviews, podcasts, and media appearances

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience leading talent, brand, or entertainment partnerships from sourcing and deal development through execution
Strong understanding of deal and licensing mechanics, including rights, economics, approvals, usage, exclusivity, and deliverables
Genuine relationships and credibility across music, culture, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and talent circles
Strong commercial judgment and contract, vendor, and budget management skills
Experience managing or briefing an external PR agency and holding partners accountable to scope, timelines, and deliverables
Ability to work confidently with talent, agents, managers, agencies, brand executives, vendors, and other senior external partners
Highly organized and deadline-driven, with ability to manage multiple active deals, launches, budgets, events, and partner relationships simultaneously
Ability to balance creative instincts with commercial and operational thinking
Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable owning day-to-day execution in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills and sharp instinct for relevant, differentiated, unmistakably Starface work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Access to high-quality health care options
Access to a 401k with 5% employer match eligibility
4 weeks of vacation plus up to 20 paid holidays
12 weeks fully paid parental leave
5 days of pet-ernity leave for pet adoption
Home office & internet supplement stipend
Annual learning & development stipend
Flexible Fridays, and Summer Fridays
Fully remote work environment