Job Description
About Pocket Entertainment
At Pocket Entertainment, we don't just tell stories—we build worlds.
As the company behind one of the world's largest audio storytelling platforms, we've connected over 130 million listeners worldwide through immersive, creator-driven entertainment. As we continue scaling our presence in the U.S., we're investing heavily in brand, growth, and strategic partnerships that accelerate awareness, engagement, and revenue.
We're seeking an AVP / VP, Brand Partnerships to lead and scale our partnerships function. This leader will own the strategy, development, and execution of high-impact partnerships that drive user growth, subscriptions, monetization, and brand expansion.
Your Mission
Build and lead Pocket Entertainment's brand partnerships strategy, securing transformative partnerships that accelerate growth, strengthen our market position, and create meaningful value for our audiences and partners.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute the company's brand partnerships strategy across entertainment, media, technology, creator, and consumer brand ecosystems.
- Identify, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships that drive app downloads, subscriptions, engagement, and revenue growth.
- Build executive-level relationships with brands, agencies, platforms, creators, and strategic partners.
- Lead co-marketing campaigns, sponsorships, promotional partnerships, and innovative collaboration opportunities.
- Partner closely with Brand, Growth, Product, Content, Creative, and Analytics teams to ensure successful execution and measurable impact.
- Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics to evaluate partnership effectiveness and ROI.
- Identify emerging industry trends and opportunities that support Pocket FM's long-term growth objectives.
- Build and mentor a high-performing partnerships team as the organization scales.
What You Bring
- 8–12+ years of experience in brand partnerships, strategic partnerships, business development, or related functions.
- Proven success negotiating and managing high-value partnerships that drive measurable business growth.
- Strong network across entertainment, media, technology, creator economy, consumer brands, or subscription-based businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to create partnerships that generate user acquisition, revenue, brand awareness, and audience engagement.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive-level decision-making.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
- Experience building or scaling partnership programs and teams.
Preferred Experience
- Entertainment, media, streaming, creator economy, gaming, or consumer technology.
- Sponsorships, licensing, strategic alliances, or large-scale co-marketing partnerships.
- High-growth startup or consumer subscription business experience.
Why Join Pocket Entertainment?
- Shape the future of one of the world's fastest-growing entertainment platforms.
- Build partnerships with leading brands, creators, and media companies.
- Influence company-wide growth and marketing strategy.
- Join a high-growth team redefining how stories are discovered and experienced.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $180,000-$250,000
Language: English
Learn more about Pocket FM: https://xtra.pocketfm.com/