Business Development Associate Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org) is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

Common Sense Media's innovative funding model combines both earned income and philanthropic sources of revenue. Common Sense Media produces the gold standard in age-appropriate media reviews for parents (movies, TV, games, mobile apps, books, websites, and music), as well as rich content to help both parents and educators raise kids who know how to use media and technology safely, responsibly, and ethically. Our licensing partners include leading media and technology companies such as Comcast, DIRECTV, Time Warner Cable, Yahoo!, Best Buy, Symantec, Cox Communications, Verizon, Netflix, Fandango, AOL, and many others.

We are growing and are presently seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our business development team as Business Development Associate. We are on fire right now, and you?ll kick yourself if you don?t send us your CV!

The Business Development Associate will work with existing partners to continually increase the depth and scope of partnerships, research new potential partners, prepare presentations, provide cross-functional department coverage, and assist with all aspects of business development responsibilities.

WHAT YOU?LL DO:

Conduct market research and monitor developments with current and prospective partners
Work with counterparts at partners to coordinate joint product development and delivery of licensed content
Research and recommend industry and thought leadership events to be attended by key business development team members
Create all business development presentations for executive team members
Maintain accurate records of team activities and regularly provide tracking reports, revenue reports, and other information as needed or requested
Provide business partners with initial start-up materials to integrate content
Provide analytics and forecasting around key metrics for department
Maintain team?s master pipeline, updates, and calendar
Create and deliver quarterly partner newsletter
Provide daily news digest for related businesses, technology, and people
Lead internal cross-functional business development participation
Help maintain information pertaining to organization?s intellectual property portfolio
Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE ON YOUR RESUME (REALLY)

Minimum of three to five years' experience in a similar role
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working with senior executives
Ability to represent Common Sense Media in interactions with partners, potential partners, and other third parties
Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Excellent collaborative work skills
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, yet able to request assistance as needed
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time yet achieve satisfactory outcomes
Must be committed to the highest integrity and maintaining confidentiality at all times
Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus

THE X FACTOR

You are calm, mature, organized, and able to work on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, as well as being pretty darn nice to be around!
You are a skilled communicator and collaborator and are inspired by the Common Sense Media mission
You have a great sense of humor ? even when meeting tough deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER

A chance to work with talented, passionate professionals
Very competitive salary and benefits based on experience
An organization that offers work/lifestyle balance
Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) plan
The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids this generation and the next!

Location:	1550 Bryant Street Suite 555 San Francisco, CA 94103 United States