Partnerships Communications Associate

Partnerships Communications Associate

Career Media & Entertainment (CME Circle)

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Career Media & Entertainment (CME Circle) is a private resource and development center serving professionals across television, film, and media. Through strategic partnerships, we connect organizations with industry-leading programs, productions, events, and creative initiatives while building long-term relationships that create value for everyone involved.

We’re looking for a highly organized, personable, and professional Partnerships Communications Associate to support one of our Partnerships Divisions (Productions, Events, Programs, Music, Brands & Corporate, or Athletics).

Position Summary

The Partnerships Communications Associate is responsible for helping cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective partners. This role serves as a key point of communication throughout the partnership lifecycle, ensuring timely follow-ups, organized scheduling, accurate communication records, and an exceptional partner experience.

Working closely with the Partnerships Lead, you’ll help keep conversations moving, ensure no opportunities fall through the cracks, and contribute to building long-term strategic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnership email communications and follow-ups.
• Schedule meetings, discovery calls, and presentations.
• Coordinate calendars for the Partnerships Lead.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up summaries.
• Maintain detailed communication records within the CRM.
• Monitor partner response timelines and ensure timely follow-up.
• Assist with onboarding new partners.
• Support relationship management with existing partners.
• Coordinate internal communication between Partnerships, Operations, and Project Management teams.
• Help prepare partnership presentations and materials.
• Maintain professionalism and consistency across all partner communications.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Professional email etiquette.
• Ability to manage multiple conversations and priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning CRM systems and communication platforms.
• Experience in customer success, recruiting, account management, hospitality, client services, communications, or administrative support is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

You genuinely enjoy building relationships and helping people feel supported. You communicate with professionalism, stay organized under pressure, and enjoy being the person who keeps conversations moving and relationships thriving. You understand that excellent communication is often what turns an initial introduction into a long-term partnership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Remote work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven team
• Opportunity to grow within one of CME Circle’s Partnerships Divisions

Why Join CME Circle?

As a Partnerships Communications Associate, you’ll play an important role in helping build relationships that support productions, events, educational programs, and media initiatives across the entertainment industry. Your work will directly contribute to the growth of our partnerships and the success of the professionals and organizations we serve.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote