VP, Partner Marketing

Starz Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Los Angeles Full-time VP Affiliate Marketing

At a glance

Leadership Affiliate Marketing role at Starz. Los Angeles · full-time · $220,000–$260,000 base.

SalaryStated by Starz

$220,000 – $260,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAffiliate Marketing

SeniorityVP

LocationLos Angeles

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$220,000–$260,000

PostedSep 4, 2026 · 2w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll set year-round partner marketing plans to win and retain subscribers while growing revenue across affiliate and OTT channels
You'll shape campaign pitches that sell Starz content into distributor partner plans throughout the year
You'll adapt internal content creative for partner channels and keep marketing materials moving through production and delivery
You'll represent partner marketing with senior distributors, using platform insight to improve placements, launches, and retail efforts
You'll manage marketing funds, budget reviews, campaign performance, cross-functional projects, events, and the partner marketing team

What you bring

You'll have at least seven years as a senior marketer, including five in the industry and four leading consumer marketing
You'll understand distributor platforms across MVPD, VOD, TVE, OTT, and mobile, including work with the top five MVPDs
You'll know how provider interfaces, recommendation engines, and machine-learning models affect placement, impressions, and reach
You'll communicate and present effectively when pitching content strategy to partners and motivating internal teams
You'll bring a marketing bachelor's degree preferred, with an MBA desired, plus Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat knowledge

Who this fits

You'll work full time in Los Angeles and lead a partner marketing organization. This role suits an executive marketer comfortable with senior distributor relationships and collaboration across creative, analytics, finance, distribution, brand, and originals teams. Public relations and event experience is helpful but not required.

From the employer

Job Description

Maximize Starz Entertainment (STE) subscribers and revenue through marketing, promotional, and point-of-sale campaigns that position STE services with affiliated Distributors (MVPDs, OTT, OEMs, Mobile). This vital role serves as the strategic bridge between STE’s internal creative teams and our external distribution partners. The VP will leverage a deep understanding of distributor platforms to adapt STE overall content creative into highly effective partner campaigns, ultimately driving consumer demand, viewership, subscriber acquisition, and long term revenue.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Annual Campaign Planning & Strategy: Define and execute year-round partner marketing strategies designed to drive subscriber acquisition, retention, and revenue growth across the affiliate and OTT ecosystem
Marketing Strategy & Sell-In: Strategize on optimal marketing campaigns throughout the year to maximize revenue and effectively communicate STE’s high level content slate to distribution partners to successfully "sell in" marketing campaigns
Creative Optimization: Collaborate directly with Originals Marketing, Brand, and Creative Services to ensure content creative is adapted and optimized for our partners' specific marketing channels for maximum effectiveness
Operational Effectiveness: Work directly with marketing team to ensure efficient creation and distribution of STE marketing materials to support all distribution campaigns
Platform Expertise: Leverage a deep understanding of MVPD and Streaming providers’ platforms, market trends, and user interfaces (UI/UX) to align partner capabilities with STE's audience and strategic goals, Lead company on optimizing to rapidly evolving algorithmic placements and UIs and Ensure flows conform to best practices and maximize value of STE placement
Executive Representation & Relationship Building: Act as the lead voice for Partner Marketing in executive-level partner discussions, building strong relationships with key partners to drive acquisition, product launches, and retail initiatives
Performance & Investment Optimization: Partner with Analytics, Finance, and Distribution teams to establish measurable KPIs, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and leverage consumer insights to optimize marketing fund investments
Operational & Financial Management: Manage contractual marketing funds, conduct monthly budget reviews, and ensure all marketing initiatives adhere to legal compliance (e.g., LOAs, vendor contracts, sweepstakes rules)
Project & Event Oversight: Track and manage the status of all cross-functional projects, seamlessly pivoting when necessary, and oversee affiliate participation in PR and consumer-facing events
Team Leadership: Build, develop, and lead a high-performing partner marketing organization by establishing clear objectives, coaching talent, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing preferred; Master’s Degree in Business Administration desired.
Experience: Minimum seven years’ experience as a senior marketing professional, including at least five years of industry experience and four years specifically driving consumer marketing initiatives
Platform Knowledge: Exceptional understanding of distributor marketing platforms, encompassing multi-platform marketing initiatives with the top 5 MVPDs, VOD, TVE, and OTT products
Technical Acumen: Strong knowledge of distinct user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) across MVPD, OTT, and Mobile providers with a specific understanding of how recommendation engines and ML models impact placement and impressions / reach
Communication Skills: Superb interpersonal and presentation skills required to pitch content strategies to partners, articulate vision, and motivate internal teams
Additional Skills: Public relations and events experience is highly desirable. Software Proficiency: Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Workfront, and SharePoint is preferred

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

SVP, Account Management
SVP, Distribution
SVP, Creative and Campaign Management
VP, Brand and Originals Marketing

COMPENSATION:

$220,000 - $260,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.