About the role

  • Director of Partnerships driving revenue growth through podcast advertising and event sponsorships at War on the Rocks. Building and managing a pipeline while collaborating with company leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategy to sell advertising across the War on the Rocks podcast portfolio, including host-read ads, pre-produced spots, and branded segments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media buyers, agencies, and direct advertisers in the defense, technology, and professional services sectors.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, including proposal development, pricing, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Track and report on campaign performance, ensuring sponsors receive the reach and engagement they were promised.
  • Identify new ad formats and sponsorship packages that serve both advertiser goals and listener experience.
  • Sell sponsorship packages for War on the Rocks live and virtual events.
  • Collaborate with leadership and the editorial team to develop event concepts that attract both high-quality speakers and paying sponsors.
  • Manage event logistics in coordination with vendors and venues, ensuring sponsor obligations are met and events run smoothly.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for event sponsors before, during, and after each event.
  • Build a repeatable events calendar and grow the events business from its current base.
  • Maintain a CRM pipeline and provide regular revenue forecasts to leadership.
  • Develop and refine sales collateral, media kits, and partnership decks.
  • Represent War on the Rocks at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
  • Contribute to the overall growth strategy of the organization alongside a small, high-performing team.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in media sales, sponsorship sales, business development, or partnerships, ideally in podcasting, events, digital media, or a related field.
  • A proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and a knack for consultative selling.
  • Experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close to post-sale account management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfort working in a small, fast-moving organization where you will wear multiple hats.
  • Familiarity with podcast advertising metrics.
  • Experience with event sponsorship sales and/or event production is a strong plus.
  • An interest in national security, defense, or foreign policy is a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Fully covered premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous vacation policy.
  • Hybrid schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday, remote Monday and Friday.

Job title

Director of Partnerships

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$125,000 - $135,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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