Full-Time

Director of Partnerships

Advertising & Partnerships

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; generally requires working from the office at least four days per week.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years of experience directly working in media/advertising at a leading entertainment corporation, agency and/or technology platform
  • Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication skills
  • Understand platforms and technologies that support digital content distribution and monetization (e.g. OTT, mobile, DAI, ad serving, measurement, etc.)
  • Uniquely combine quantitative skills needed to analyze the business with interpersonal skills needed to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • High comfort level performing real-time business analysis and execution of priority initiatives
  • Passion for simplifying complex concepts, defining value propositions and championing the voice of sales
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive self-starter with the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Strong track record of cultivating relationships
  • Keen attention to accuracy and detail
Responsibilities
  • Manage NBCU’s FAST monetization partnerships with supply partners such as Roku, Samsung, Pluto, Amazon and LG as well as the NBCU brands and third-party media companies supplying the content for FAST channels
  • Cultivate strong relationships within NBCU and partners’ organizations to identify and lead growth strategy initiatives and accelerate revenue opportunities
  • Analyze partner performance and regularly share optimization recommendations with NBCU and third-party media companies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve existing business operations, ensure seamless execution of new initiatives and develop go-to-market strategies and execution plans needed to drive rapid revenue growth
  • Support the commercialization of new opportunities with FAST partners and internal teams across marketing, sales, planning and other stakeholders
  • Identify and track key performance indicators to measure success and drive progress
  • Communicate the vision and status of strategic initiatives to senior executives and coworkers at all levels of the organization
  • Identify, recruit, and operationalize new revenue growth opportunities and partnerships with FAST partners and platforms
  • Chart operational processes and educate the broader sales team on new offerings
  • Leverage and maintain understanding of key ad sales, planning, and financial systems (e.g. Salesforce, NBCU Internal budgeting systems) and use these tools to support revenue forecasting and performance modeling
  • Keep abreast of technology/media industry trends and market conditions
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA preferred

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Kung Fu Panda 4 partnerships expand merchandise, food, and lifestyle licensing.[2]
  • WWF collaboration strengthens franchise affinity through conservation-focused cause marketing.[2]
  • Mixed in-house and partner-studio production can lower costs while preserving quality.[6]

What critics are saying

  • Comcast ownership exposes DreamWorks to NBCUniversal's broader strategic priorities.[1]
  • Franchise concentration makes box office softness directly hit licensing and merchandising.[5][7]
  • Reliance on Glendale concentrates operational risk in a single production hub.[2][5]

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Glendale campus co-locates artists, technologists, and engineers for faster iteration.[2]
  • Premo and MoonRay give DreamWorks proprietary, award-recognized animation capabilities.[2]
  • Cross-platform production spans feature films, television, and digital storytelling.[2][7]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
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