Own the end-to-end partnerships strategy—from identifying high-potential opportunities, to structuring agreements, to ensuring ongoing success and adoption
Define and execute Descript’s partnerships roadmap across distribution, integrations, bundling opportunities
Identify long-range strategic opportunities with emerging players in AI, generative media, creator ecosystems, and adjacent markets
Own executive-level relationships with strategic partners, including AI platforms, content networks, and technology providers
Expand Descript’s reach through integration-driven distribution (embedding Descript in content platforms, LMS, and creator tools)
Lead go-to-market motions with partners to drive ARR, including headless API and platform integrations
Build scalable frameworks for identifying, evaluating, and closing new ARR-generating partners
Drive joint campaigns, launches, and partner-led events to create visibility and awareness for Descript
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to identify and deliver integrations that close feature gaps and improve user experience
Ensure integrations create clear, differentiated value for Descript’s users while deepening product stickiness
Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with partner executives and decision-makers
Ensure ongoing alignment and momentum across multiple active partnerships
Requirements
8+ years in partnerships, ecosystem development, or business development at a high-growth SaaS, AI, or media technology company
Proven success building integration- and distribution-driven partnerships that accelerate growth and strengthen product experience
Deep technical and product intuition; comfortable working closely with product managers and engineers
Strong knowledge of generative AI, media, or creator ecosystems; existing industry relationships a plus
Equally skilled at setting partnership strategy and executing deals from sourcing to launch
Works seamlessly across product, engineering, marketing, and executive teams
Experience in partnerships rather than direct quota-carrying sales roles
Benefits
a generous healthcare package
401k matching program
catered lunches
flexible vacation time
mix of remote roles and hybrid roles (flexible work arrangements)
a handful of opportunities throughout the year for in person collaboration
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