Data Partnership Manager

Full-Time - Hybrid - New York, US

About BRIA AI

Bria AI is pioneering the future of visual Generative AI, delivering cutting-edge and responsible AI-driven content solutions. Built on the largest licensed dataset and developed in collaboration with industry leaders, our platform ensures superior quality, copyright protection, and safe content usage. We enable developers, AI researchers, and creative platforms to train models and build AI-native applications through our foundation models, accessible via API, source code, or direct integrations. Our technology empowers global brands, agencies, and content platforms by offering full control, privacy, and limitless potential for innovation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Partnerships Manager to lead Bria AI’s strategic content and IP data partnerships, while contributing directly to the development of our attribution and licensing platform. This role is critical to securing high-quality, rights-cleared content that powers Bria’s enterprise-grade generative AI models, while ensuring sustainable access and industry trust through licensed partnerships. Reporting directly to the Chief of Strategic AI Partnerships, this role requires a mix of strategic deal-making, hands-on execution, and close collaboration with AI research and engineering teams to source, onboard, and optimize partner datasets for Bria’s training pipelines and attribution platform.

Success in this role means securing IP-rich data partnerships with high-profile content owners and playing a pivotal role in making Bria’s attribution platform the industry standard for rights-respecting AI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Partnerships & Acquisition

• Identify and negotiate strategic data partnerships to enhance Bria’s AI model training capabilities.

• Establish relationships with IP owners, entertainment studios, and data rights holders.

• Collaborate with legal teams to structure scalable data licensing agreements.

• Design partnership frameworks that balance IP protection, attribution, and revenue generation.

2. Product Contributions – Data & Attribution Platform

• Work closely with product and engineering teams to shape the development of Bria’s data/attribution platform.

• Provide market insights based on partner feedback to inform feature development and business strategy.

• Ensure that the platform meets industry expectations for rights management, attribution, and monetization.

Skills & Requirements

Required

• 7+ years of experience in IP licensing, data partnerships, business development, or content distribution in the Media & Entertainment industry.

• Established industry relationships with key decision-makers in studios, gaming, licensing agencies, or digital media.

• Proven ability to negotiate complex rights agreements, including AI-specific licensing structures.

• Experience collaborating with legal, product, and technical teams to align business and technical needs.

• Excellent communication skills with a strategic, business-driven approach.

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transmedia partnerships, particularly licensing IP across multiple digital formats (gaming, interactive, AI applications).

• Exposure to AI governance and content attribution frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience) + incentives tied to high-impact IP licensing and strategic data partnerships.

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, media, and premium content, shaping the future of generative AI licensing.

• Flexible work options, with travel expected for key meetings and industry events.

• Access to industry conferences and networking opportunities.

Why Join BRIA AI?

If you are driven by innovation and motivated by the challenge of shaping the future of visual generative AI, we would love for you to apply. You can make a significant impact in an exciting and rapidly evolving field.

*BRIA AI is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where all ideas and innovations flourish.

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