Head of Business Partnerships

Job description

About the Role: Being Jewish with Jonah Platt — one of the most listened-to and watched Jewish-focused podcasts in the world — is looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Head of Business Partnerships to own and grow the commercial engine of the show. With an audience spanning audio, digital, and television, this is a high-ownership contract role at the intersection of media, sales, and operations. You will report directly to the host and executive team. This is an independent contractor (1099) position structured as a monthly retainer with lots of room and potential for growth. Responsibilities: Advertising Sales & Partnerships: • Prospect, pitch, and close advertising deals and brand partnerships across Jewish-niche and general market verticals • Maintain and update advertising pitch materials (pitch deck, rate sheet, one-sheet, insertion order template) in Canva • Build and manage databases of prospective advertisers • Conduct cold outreach to brand decision-makers via email and phone • Host Zoom calls with potential clients; craft custom proposals • Track all ad inquiries and lead status in the advertising pipeline tracker Ad Buy Execution & Client Management: • Schedule new ad buys and update the Ad & Promo Calendar • Onboard new advertising clients: collect assets, brief on deadlines, write or edit ad scripts in the host's voice • Prepare and execute Insertion Orders; track all buys in the Ad Invoice Tracker Merch & E-Commerce: • Manage relationships with merch vendors and fulfillment partners • Oversee Shopify storefront setup and operations • Coordinate with graphic designers on merch designs; manage print-on-demand SKUs Subscriber Monetization: • Drive growth of subscriber community (Kehillah) — subscriber counts, revenue, and scale • Evaluate and support transition to new monetization platforms (e.g., Patreon) as needed Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience in media, podcast, and/or entertainment advertising sales, brand partnerships, and business development • Experience with podcast advertising ecosystems (host-read ads, insertion orders, CPM/CPP pricing) • Comfortable across multiple platforms — television, audio, digital, social media • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency with Canva, Google Suite, Shopify, and CRM/tracking tools • Self-directed; able to manage multiple workstreams without close supervision • Familiarity with the Jewish community and/or Jewish media landscape is a strong plus • Background in e-commerce, merch operations, or startup/small-team media a plus Engagement Details: Structure: Independent Contractor (1099). Compensation: Monthly retainer, rate commensurate with experience. Location: Remote and flexible — Los Angeles a plus. Start Date: ASAP. To Apply: Send your resume and a brief note about your relevant experience to [email protected].