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Increase knowledge of music house partners, rates, and schedules. * Forge close relationships with assigned team members, striving to become a trusted creative ally and production confidant. * Adhere ...

Increase knowledge of music house partners, rates, and schedules. * Forge close relationships with assigned team members, striving to become a trusted creative ally and production confidant. * Adhere ...

This role serves as a key coordination partner across internal stakeholders (Legal, Content, Events, Finance, Global Partnerships and Marketing) and external rightsholders, ensuring music usage is ...

TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading ... Coordinator, TKO Music Strategy * Nashville-based role. * 2-3 years minimum experiencein the music ...

Music Teacher

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$56K - $66K/yr

Education Through Music is a non-profit organization that partners with New York City Public Schools to place music teachers and programs back into school's curricula. We are unique from other arts ...

Music Teacher

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$56K - $66K/yr

Education Through Music is a non-profit organization that partners with New York City Public Schools to place music teachers and programs back into school's curricula. We are unique from other arts ...

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How much do music partnerships jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for music partnerships in the United States is $57,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a music partnership?

Music partnerships are collaborations between musicians, music companies, brands, or other organizations to create mutually beneficial opportunities. These partnerships can include sponsorships, brand endorsements, event collaborations, and content creation that leverage music to reach new audiences or enhance marketing efforts. Professionals in music partnerships work to connect artists or music entities with brands, platforms, or campaigns that align with their image and goals, often negotiating deals and managing ongoing relationships.

How does a music partnerships professional typically collaborate with artists and streaming platforms to drive successful campaigns?

Music Partnerships professionals regularly coordinate with artists, record labels, and streaming platform teams to design and execute promotional campaigns. This involves negotiating partnership terms, aligning campaign goals with both artist and platform objectives, and managing ongoing communication between stakeholders. A key challenge is balancing the creative vision of artists with the business strategies of platforms, often requiring strong relationship management and problem-solving skills. Successful professionals in this role are proactive and adaptable, ensuring campaigns are delivered smoothly and achieve measurable impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in music partnerships, and why are they important?

To thrive in Music Partnerships, you need a deep understanding of the music industry, strong relationship management abilities, and experience in business development or marketing. Familiarity with digital music platforms, data analytics tools, and industry-standard contract management systems is often required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills help professionals build lasting collaborations and drive strategic deals. These skills ensure effective partnership growth, mutually beneficial agreements, and keep organizations competitive in a fast-evolving music landscape.

What is the difference between Music Partnerships vs Music Licensing?

AspectMusic PartnershipsMusic Licensing
Required CredentialsExperience in music industry, negotiation skillsLegal knowledge, licensing agreements
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, partnership-focusedLegal, contractual, administrative
Employer & Industry UsageRecord labels, brands, media companiesMusic publishers, licensing agencies
Search & Comparison IntentBuilding collaborations, brand dealsLegal rights, licensing deals

Music Partnerships focus on creating strategic collaborations between artists, brands, and media companies to promote music. Music Licensing involves securing legal rights to use music in various media, ensuring proper licensing agreements. While both roles require industry knowledge, partnerships emphasize relationship-building, whereas licensing centers on legal compliance and rights management.

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Infographic showing various Music Partnerships job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,731 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

FLEX Senior Manager, Music Partnerships

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Marriott
Traveler Accommodation • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Job description

This is a temporary position. 

The Senior Manager, Music Partnerships, supports the end-to-end execution of Marriott's Global Music Initiatives, with a focus on developing buzzworthy, culturally relevant partnerships and brand activation programs that drive affinity, engagement, and business results.  

Key responsibilities include partner management, project management, activation planning, marketing rights and asset identification, contract negotiation and management, agency and vendor oversight / management, activation playbooks, program management/execution, and post-event reporting/analysis.  

This role serves as a point of contact between internal teams and external partners, agencies, and vendors; partnering closely with internal stakeholders across Global and Continent Teams including Marketing, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, Brand, Loyalty, Boutiques, Sales, Creative, Content, PR, Legal and Finance.   

This role reports to the Director of Experience Partnerships, Music and is responsible for ensuring all partnership deliverables are executed on time, on budget, and to brand and quality standards. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience 

Required  

  •  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field. 
  • 6+ years of progressive experience with a strong background in brand and partnership marketing strategy and activation, with hands-on experience bringing programs from concept through execution. 
  • Proven ability to deliver results in complex, matrixed, fastpaced environments, particularly when navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving conditions. 
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, balancing bigpicture thinking with executional rigor while managing the interests of multiple stakeholders. 

Preferred 

  • Experience working with global marketing and/or experiential agencies
  • Experience collaborating with global and crossregional teams

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES  

Activation Strategy & Planning 

  • Support the development of buzzworthy partnership activation strategies, leveraging brand, business, partner, audience, cultural, market, and competitive insights to shape the overarching partnership approach. 
  • Manage day-to-day partner relationships, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and delivery against shared objectives. 
  • Develop and manage the activation framework to:  
  • Tie initiatives directly to strategic objectives and KPIs 
  • Enable 360 integrated marketing pullthrough 
  • Fully realize the partner value proposition 
  • Maximize investment in support of brand and business goals 
  • Deliver activation planning tools, playbooks, and resources, partnering with crossfunctional teams to drive operating efficiencies from project kickoff through implementation. 

Activation Management & Execution 

  • Forecast, track, and manage partnership activation budgets, ensuring disciplined financial stewardship. 
  • Create comprehensive implementation plans for partners, identifying required resources, timelines, and incremental budget needs. 
  • Develop and maintain an annual activation roadmap, tracking key initiatives and milestones across the calendar year. 
  • Partner with crossfunctional teams to ensure KPIs and revenuegenerating opportunities within partnerships are fully activated and reported. 
  • Build and evolve a partnership activation playbook, identifying new and innovative ways to activate partners across properties, products, experiences, and marketing channels. 
  • Collaborate with internal teams on the development, execution, and amplification of inmarket events. 
  • Oversee endtoend project management of activations, including crossfunctional coordination and agency management. 
  • Work collaboratively across the MI ecosystem to amplify activations, from delivering oneofakind experiences for Marriott Bonvoy members to creating breakthrough content and buzzworthy inmarket executions. 
  • Be on-site for activations to ensure smooth delivery and partnership management 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually. 

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
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