We're seeking a Brand Manager to support a vibrant entertainment and media company. This will be 4 days onsite in Burbank, CA and 1 day remote for a contract of 8 months. Thi is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that drives innovative brand activations across streaming and television platforms, shaping memorable audience experiences and impactful collaborations.

Brand Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the full cycle of partnership campaigns and experiential activations, ensuring seamless strategy, creative execution, and delivery.
• Cultivate and maintain high-value external partnerships through outreach, negotiations, and deal structuring to maximize promotional impact and ROI.
• Oversee the planning and execution of bespoke consumer events and activations at major industry events, managing logistics and onsite coordination for maximum engagement.
• Act as the creative steward for public-facing experiences, developing compelling messaging, partnership hooks, and marketing collateral aligned with brand standards.
• Coordinate internal and external teams, including Creative, PR, and Social, to execute concepts that elevate brand presence and resonate culturally.

Brand Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in entertainment-related marketing, with a strong focus on partnerships and experiential campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship-building skills with leaders, partners, and talent, complemented by exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Creative thinker with strategic insight and an eye for compelling storytelling and impactful themes.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Airtable), Microsoft 365, Keynote, and Google Workspace. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, PR, or a related field.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.

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