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Posted Apr 13, 2026

B2B Brand Research Specialist – Identify Sponsorship Prospects for YouTube Media Property

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We operate a rapidly growing YouTube media property producing premium long-form interviews in the firearms, automotive, and male-focused lifestyle space. We are seeking an experienced B2B research specialist to identify and qualify high-fit brand partners for sponsorship outreach. This is NOT a generic lead scraping job. We are looking for someone who understands: Influencer marketing ecosystems Brand sponsorship decision-making Marketing department structures How to identify companies with active creator budgets We will handle all outreach internally. Your role is to build a clean, strategic, high-quality prospect database. About Our Channel 368,000+ monthly views 1.7M+ minutes watched monthly 96% male audience Core demo: 25–44 (US-based) 2 long-form episodes per month (expanding to 3 in Q3) 30 Shorts per month Features guests representing 17M+ combined subscribers across automotive, firearms, and lifestyle niches We are pursuing long-term sponsorship partnerships ($10k+ monthly campaigns). Scope of Work Phase 1 – Core Target Research We will provide: 15–25 “top target” brands You will: Identify the correct marketing department contacts Find relevant decision-makers (Director level or higher preferred) Verify contact information Phase 2 – Expansion Research You will: Identify adjacent and similar brands aligned with: Firearms accessories Optics Tactical gear Automotive performance Tools Premium male lifestyle brands Expand the list to 75–125 total qualified prospects Prioritize brands with: Active influencer marketing History of YouTube sponsorships Alignment with our demographic Required Data Fields (Per Prospect) Company name Website Industry category Company size (if available) Sponsorship / influencer activity (if identifiable) Marketing department name (if available) Decision-maker name(s) Title LinkedIn profile Verified business email Direct phone (if available) Notes on why they are a strong fit We value quality and relevance over volume. Deliverables Organized Google Sheet Clean formatting No duplicates Tier ranking column (A / B / C priority) 100+ qualified prospects Ideal Candidate Background Must have experience in: B2B lead research Marketing contact identification Prospect list building LinkedIn Sales Navigator (preferred) Hunter.io / Apollo / ZoomInfo or similar tools Email verification processes Influencer marketing Creator economy Firearms or automotive industries Budget $1,000 fixed price for 100+ qualified prospects. We will structure this in milestones: Milestone 1: $300 First 25 prospects for quality validation Milestone 2: $700 Remaining prospects after approval To Apply Please include: A sample of previous B2B research work The tools you use to verify contact information How you determine whether a brand is sponsorship-ready Start your proposal with the word “Network” so we know you read the full post Applications without examples will not be considered.
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