About the job

As a Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube working with creator service providers in our Creator Economy Ecosystem team, you'll work at scale with some of the most influential companies in the creator economy.

In this role, you will drive meaningful product adoption and partner growth, and foster a healthy ecosystem. You will manage day-to-day operations with partners, fielding and prioritizing incoming requests and analyzing data to proactively identify opportunities to grow your partners’ businesses on the platform. This dynamic, cross-functional role empowers you to also work on initiatives to enhance the creator economy ecosystem more broadly.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000-$161,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate agreements and cultivate strategic partnerships that drive results for service providers and YouTube. Identify and develop new business opportunities that expand the creator economy ecosystem and benefit both partners and the platform.

• Manage day-to-day operations and partner relationships, fielding and prioritizing incoming requests and creating periodic reports (external and internal) on partner performance.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, creator services (or other creator-driven industries), creator commerce industries, or a related role.

• Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management.

• Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the creator economy, video, media, or entertainment industry with an understanding of the creator landscape.

• Ability to analyze data to create insights that are actionable for external partners.

• Ability to work well with senior executives and align cross-functional stakeholders around common goals with excellent presence.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to cultivate trust and rapport with external partners.

• Effective problem-solving and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven track record of proactively improving processes.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation, facilitation of small and large events, writing, and delivery.