Job Application for Partnerships Manager - Film, TV & Entertainment at Wonder Studios Back to jobs Partnerships Manager - Film, TV & Entertainment Los Angeles or New York Apply Partnerships Manager - Film, TV & Entertainment Wonder Studios 📍 Los Angeles or New York About Wonder Studios Wonder Studios is an AI-native film and content studio redefining how stories are told. We partner with global brands, artists, and studios to create world-class campaigns, films, and experiences that merge cinematic craft with cutting-edge AI technology. Backed by leading global investors, Wonder recently closed a $12M seed round to accelerate its next phase of growth - expanding our team and building the future of storytelling. Our work spans entertainment, advertising, and IP - collaborating with partners such as YouTube, Google DeepMind, Universal Music Group, Campfire Studios and leading global artists. At Wonder, we’re building the studio of the future . Learn more at wonderstudios.com .
The Role We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to help expand Wonder’s presence across the film, television, and entertainment ecosystem in the United States. This is an externally-facing role focused on originating and closing partnerships with studios, production companies, platforms, creative agencies, and brands. The ideal candidate comes from a film or television studio, production company, or entertainment-focused agency background and understands how projects are traditionally developed, packaged, and financed, while also recognizing
the role that brands and technology companies play in funding and shaping modern storytelling. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, structuring partnerships, and translating Wonder’s capabilities into compelling collaborations across the entertainment industry. This role sits at the intersection of creative development, partnerships, brand storytelling, and dealmaking. What You’ll Do Studio & Entertainment Partnerships Identify and originate partnerships with film studios, production companies, streamers, and talent-led production entities. Develop relationships across the Hollywood ecosystem including: Studio development teams Production companies Talent agencies and management companies Entertainment technology partners Structure partnerships that enable Wonder to collaborate on films, series, and original IP development. Brand & Agency Partnerships Develop relationships with creative agencies, brand marketers, and entertainment-focused agency teams to identify opportunities for premium branded storytelling. Work with partners to develop brand-funded or brand-supported entertainment projects, including: Short films Episodic content Cultural campaigns Artist and creator collaborations Position Wonder as a creative partner for brands seeking cinematic storytelling powered by AI-native production. Business Development & Deal Origination Source and develop new opportunities for Wonder across film, television, premium digital content, and brand-led work. Lead early conversations with potential partners and translate those into structured proposals and collaborations. Work closely with Wonder leadership to package projects, identify strategic partners, and advance deals through to close. Bridging Traditional Studios with AI Production Act as a translator between traditional studio workflows and emerging AI-native production methods. Help partners understand how Wonder’s creative and technical capabilities can: Expand storytelling possibilities Reduce production timelines Unlock new creative formats Position Wonder as a trusted creative and technical partner for the next generation of filmmaking. Project Packaging & Development Collaborate with Wonder’s creative and production teams to package projects for partners. Support the development of: Co-production structures Strategic partnerships with technology companies Brand-funded entertainment models Innovative financing approaches for AI-native storytelling Industry Presence Represent Wonder across the LA entertainment and advertising ecosystem. Attend industry events, screenings, festivals, and agency gatherings to build relationships and identify new opportunities. Help position Wonder as a forward-thinking studio partner within both Hollywood and the brand storytelling community.
Who You Are 5–8+ years experience in film, television, entertainment partnerships, or branded entertainment, ideally within a studio, production company, agency, or entertainment technology company. Background in business development, strategic partnerships, development, or studio strategy. Strong understanding of how film and television projects are traditionally developed, packaged, financed, and produced. Experience working with brands or agencies on premium storytelling projects is a plus. Highly relationship-driven with an existing network across the Los Angeles studio, production, and agency ecosystem.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving startup environment. Curious and optimistic
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the role AI will play in shaping the future of filmmaking. Based in Los Angeles or New York.
Compensation
Compensation: $150k + meaningful equity.
Why Join Wonder You’ll join a small, ambitious team at the frontier of storytelling innovation - working with leading filmmakers, artists, and brands who are shaping what’s next. At Wonder, we’re shaping the future of entertainment - we’d love for you to join us. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership, move fast, and make an outsized impact on how Wonder scales globally. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country Phone Resume/CV * Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile * In one sentence: What excites you about how AI is changing creative production? * Share an example of a project where you drove a successful partnership in film, TV or entertainment. What role did you play, and what was the outcome? (4-5 sentences) * Why do you want to work for Wonder? (150 words max) * Submit application Powered by Greenhouse
Salary
$150,000 - $150,000
Location
Los Angeles
Total raised
$3.0M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Xavier Collins
CEO / Co-Founder
Justin Hackney
Chief Creative Officer / Co-Founder
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A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.