Summary of the Director of Brand Partnerships & Public Relations job at Clean Simple Eats

Clean Simple Eats is looking for a Director of Brand Partnerships & Public Relations to own our external brand partnerships, earned media presence, and sponsored influencer content and podcast strategy. This role is for a strategic operator who can close meaningful brand partnerships, drive PR results, scale our sponsored content and podcast presence, and put CSE in front of the right audiences — all while leading a team and working cross-functionally within the broader organization.

You'll report directly to the SVP of Brand and work closely with our Co-Founder to bring their vision for the brand to life.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Influencer Partnerships

• Own the sponsored influencer content strategy end-to-end, collaborating cross-functionally with creative and marketing teams
• Manage a team to build and manage a roster of paid influencer partners across tiers and platforms, ensuring alignment with brand voice, audience fit, and campaign goals
• Develop and manage the influencer partnerships budget
• Evaluate performance of sponsored placements against defined KPIs and use those insights to continuously refine strategy

Brand Partnerships

• Identify, pitch, and close brand partnership deals - from co-branded campaigns and product collaborations to joint in-real-life activations
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective partners in the health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle space
• Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and own the relationship from pitch through execution
• Measure and report on partnership performance

PR & Media Relations

• Lead all PR strategy & execution - setting priorities, reviewing pitches, and holding all PR activity accountable for coverage and placement goals
• Serve as the internal point of contact for all PR activity, ensuring agency efforts are aligned with product launches, brand moments, and company news
• Coordinate with Co-Founders and other key stakeholders for interview opportunities
• Report results on a monthly basis with KPI’s such as EMV, impressions and placement totals

Podcasts

• Drive and expand CSE's podcast strategy — identifying relevant shows, aligning on copy direction and tracking impact

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in brand partnerships, PR, or a related external-facing marketing role
• Experience managing a team, holding them accountable to outcomes
• Proven track record closing brand partnerships and building sponsored content programs
• Experience owning and managing a budget, including spend allocation, and performance-based optimization
• Familiarity with podcast landscape in health, wellness, or lifestyle
• Strong negotiator and communicator - you're confident leading a team, talking to Founders and closing brand deals
• Data-informed approach to measuring the value of earned and paid media placements
• Highly self-directed with strong relationship-building skills
• Background in supplement, nutrition, or CPG marketing (recommended)
• Existing network of podcast producers, influencers, or media contacts in the wellness space (recommended)
• Experience supporting product launches from a PR and partnerships angle (recommended)

Salary: $130,000-140,000 (Final compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and overall fit)

Location: Remote, or Hybrid (if in the SLC, UT area)

Position Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off (flexible)
• Paid holidays
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D
• 401(k) + Company match
• Eligible for company bonus plan
• Free product allowance