[Hiring] Head of Podcast @beehiiv

Role Description

We’re looking for a strategic Head of Podcast with deep experience in the podcasting space to own this initiative and scale it into a core pillar of the platform. You are a strategic thinker who can get your hands dirty with product and GTM, and will report directly to our CEO / Co-founder.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the podcasting industry, with a career that spans both product strategy and go-to-market execution.
• Deep relationships and a strong reputation within the podcasting ecosystem (platforms, networks, creators, advertisers).
• A strong point of view on where podcasting is headed and how beehiiv can win alongside the rest of its product suite.
• Experience leading (or materially contributing to) product and growth strategy for a podcast platform, network, or major podcast-adjacent business.
• Solid product skills – experience in product management, and partnering with Design, Engineering, and Analytics team, an eye for good user experience, and the ability to lead a team to the ultimate experience for our podcasting customers.
• Track record of acquiring and growing a base of podcast creators or publishers on a platform.
• Experience working at the intersection of content, advertising, and creator tools.
• Comfort operating at both the strategic and hands-on levels in the fastest-moving startup environment.

Requirements

• Owning the vision and strategy for podcasts at beehiiv, growing it into a tent-pole part of the business.
• Making decisions on what we build next, how we approach it, and how the podcast experience integrates with the broader beehiiv platform.
• Driving podcaster acquisition alongside our CMO and Growth team — building and executing the strategy to bring more podcasts onto the platform.
• Identifying and leading key integrations and partnerships in the podcasting ecosystem.
• Shaping the podcast user experience in close collaboration with Product and Engineering.
• Building the path toward podcast advertising as a revenue stream, with our Ads Solutions team.
• Leveraging your reputation, network, and industry expertise to establish beehiiv as a serious player in podcasting.
• Storytelling internally and externally — articulating the podcast vision to the team, to creators, and to the market.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Unlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)
• Annual in-person offsite
• Unlimited book budget
• Monthly Wellness Days (every third Friday of the month)