Head of Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Collaborating with Substack’s Head of International, you will strategize and implement initiatives to onboard prominent creators, assisting them in establishing thriving subscription businesses and engaging communities on Substack.

• Take ownership of critical growth metrics related to creator acquisition, retention, revenue, and engagement—ensuring alignment with Substack’s overarching goals.

• Cultivate and enhance relationships with creators, talent managers, studios, agencies, publishers, and media outlets to increase Substack’s visibility within the cultural landscape.

• Serve as an advocate for Brazilian creators within the organization, distilling their needs, motivations, and aspirations into product, support, and partnership opportunities.

• Work collaboratively across departments with Product, Data, Marketing, and Communications to advance the Portuguese-language creator experience and boost outreach and feature adoption.

• Represent Substack in external engagements—on stage, in the media, and at significant industry events—positioning the company as the premier platform for independent creative endeavors.

• Stay informed about trends in the creator economy, new formats, and shifts in audience behavior to ensure Substack remains a leader in Brazil.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in leadership roles related to creator partnerships, talent development, business development, or editorial functions.

• Demonstrated success in leading and growing teams in fast-paced environments, showcasing high levels of autonomy and accountability.

• A deep sense of empathy for creators along with a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities they encounter while building independent careers.

• A robust network within the creative economy, including connections with notable creators, talent agencies, production companies, digital media innovators, and journalists.

• Proven and exceptional knowledge of Brazil’s creator market.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively; experience in public speaking is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive market salary

• Equity for all full-time roles

• Exceptional benefits