Account Director, Partnership Marketing, Kia Forum

Job Summary

The Kia Forum is looking to hire an Account Director of Partnership Marketing to bring major music partnerships to life by leading activation, strategy, and relationship management across national tours, festivals, and special events. In this role you will bring creative brand partnerships to life at the iconic Kia Forum, working with top corporate sponsors from around the globe. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management and activation of assigned partnership accounts, ensuring all contractual elements are executed flawlessly and partner relationships are maintained at the highest level.

From in-venue signage and on-site activations to social campaigns, sweepstakes, hospitality, and in-market promotions, you’ll lead the planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of impactful sponsorship programs. You’ll act as a strategic marketing partner to brands—delivering unforgettable fan experiences while driving measurable results and renewal opportunities. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role at the intersection of live music, brand storytelling, and fan engagement.

This is a full-time role based in Inglewood, CA and is eligible for our competitive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more. Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays to cover high profile concerts.

What you'll do:

• Manage day-to-day operations for music and entertainment venue brand partners, ensuring flawless execution across tours, radio shows, and live events.
• Oversee all aspects of partner activations at concerts, shows, and festivals—including onsite execution, brand ambassador coordination, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Act as a strategic marketing partner, creating custom sponsorship platforms that amplify brand visibility and deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate with top industry players like Live Nation, AEG, CMN, iHeartMedia, and Audacy to fulfill high-impact partnership initiatives.
• Track and report on sponsorship performance to demonstrate ROI and drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner contacts—from daily leads to executive stakeholders—through regular check-ins, event hospitality, and strategic recaps.
• Deeply understand each partner’s brand, audience, and goals to serve as a true extension of their team.
• Support cross-functional initiatives including digital and social media integrations, signage, community engagement, and content creation.
• Manage partner ticket allocations and budgets, ensuring smooth coordination with box office teams.
• Contribute to revenue growth through renewals, upsells, and collaboration on new music partnership opportunities.
• Stay on top of trends in live music, fan engagement, and brand partnerships to keep activations fresh and relevant.

  What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field—or equivalent experience in the live events or brand partnership space.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in live entertainment, music, brand partnerships, agency, or venue-side roles. Background in sponsorship sales or corporate marketing is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage high-profile brand partnerships from concept through execution—ideally within concerts, tours, or large-scale events.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across partners, clients, and internal teams.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and a proactive, solutions-driven approach.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be on-site for most shows and activations.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently but collaborates well with teams.
• Passion for live music, brand storytelling, and delivering unforgettable fan experiences.

Benefits And Perks

We offer a competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace

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