ABOUT THE ROLE

Vox Media is seeking a strategic and analytically-driven Director of Podcast Franchise Strategy, Growth, and Operations to lead strategy and growth initiatives for top shows in our podcast portfolio. This role will serve as the operational business lead for our top podcast franchises, combining strategic planning, day-to-day management, financial planning, and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth. This role will work closely with host talent and editorial teams to successfully run and grow their shows and broader media businesses in partnership with our audience and revenue teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage and grow high-priority podcast franchises, including collaborating with teams on operational priorities, audience development and revenue initiatives, managing talent relationships, and identifying new franchise growth opportunities through market analysis and competitive research
• Own financial reporting and analysis for podcast franchises, including P&L management, revenue forecasting, and preparation of quarterly business reviews (QBRs) for leadership and partner teams 
• Lead strategic planning processes and create franchise development roadmaps with clear operational milestones, growth targets, managing cross-functional communications between editorial, sales, marketing, and production teams
• Monitor and optimize KPIs across audience, revenue, and operational metrics 
• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, or licensing opportunities to support franchise monetization through advertising, subscription, and other revenue streams
• Manage cross-functional priorities and communications between editorial, sales, marketing, and production teams to ensure progress and alignment

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience leading workstreams and teams in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or portfolio operations / value creation 
• Experience in media, entertainment, or podcasting industry preferred, with familiarity of creator economy and digital media business models and monetization strategies
• Exceptional strategic thinking and communication abilities with experience managing and engaging with senior audiences and independently managing multiple complex projects 
• Strong project management capabilities and entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work effectively with both creative and business stakeholders in fast-paced environment
• A sharp analytical toolkit, with fluency in financial modeling

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is located in New York. 

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.