Strategic Partnerships and Communications Lead

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and manage affiliate, referral, and strategic partner relationships that support business growth and brand awareness.
• Support the development of new partnership opportunities that expand the company's reach and strengthen strategic relationships.
• Plan and execute affiliate communications and promotional campaigns to drive partner engagement and success.
• Support media relations efforts through press outreach, story development, and relationship building with journalists and industry influencers.
• Coordinate the creation and promotion of original research, surveys, rankings, travel trend reports, and other data-driven content to generate media coverage and enhance brand recognition.
• Develop website, educational, and marketing content that supports SEO, customer acquisition, and overall brand awareness.
• Monitor travel industry trends, consumer insights, and market developments, translating key findings into content and communications for media, partners, and customers.
• Track and report on the performance of affiliate partnerships, media coverage, content engagement, and other key metrics to measure success and identify opportunities.
• Manage and grow InsureMyTrip's LinkedIn presence by creating engaging content, showcasing partnership initiatives, and interacting with industry audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support marketing initiatives, partnership efforts, and broader business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in partnerships, public relations, affiliate marketing, content marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting earned media initiatives and building relationships with media contacts.
• Experience recruiting, managing, or growing affiliate, referral, partner, or business development programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and insights to help inform marketing, communications, and partnership strategies.
• Working knowledge of affiliate marketing platforms, SEO best practices, content marketing, and digital analytics tools.

Preferred

• Experience in travel, insurance, fintech, e-commerce, or consumer services industries.
• Experience developing original research, consumer surveys, trend reports, rankings, or data-driven marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with affiliate networks, partnership platforms, or performance marketing programs.

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule, 2 days work from home and 3 days in office
• Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage,
• Basic life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan