Head of Business Partnerships

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt Podcast  ·  Contract (1099)  ·  Remote

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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Head of Business Partnerships to own and grow the commercial engine of one of the most listened-to and watched Jewish-focused podcasts in the world, with an audience spanning audio, digital, and television. This is a high-ownership contract role sitting at the intersection of media, sales, and operations — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and knows how to turn data and relationships into revenue.

This is an independent contractor position (1099) structured as a monthly retainer. You will be responsible for selling advertising, securing sponsorships, procuring brand partnerships, and creatively monetizing the show and Jonah’s personal brand in as many ways as possible — working closely with and reporting directly to the host and executive team. Lots of room and potential for growth.

Advertising Sales & Partnerships

• Prospect, pitch, and close advertising deals and brand partnerships across general and Jewish-niche and market verticals
• Maintain and update advertising pitch materials (pitch deck, rate sheet, one-sheet, insertion order template) in Canva
• Build and manage databases of prospective advertisers across both Jewish-niche and general market verticals
• Conduct cold outreach to brand decision-makers via email and occasionally phone
• Host Zoom calls with potential clients: present the show’s format, reach, and demographics; walk through ad opportunities and pricing; craft custom proposals
• Track all ad inquiries and lead status in the advertising pipeline tracker

Ad Buy Execution & Client Management

• Schedule new ad buys in coordination with production; update the Ad & Promo Calendar
• Onboard new advertising clients: collect assets, brief on deadlines, write or edit ad scripts in the host’s voice
• Prepare and execute Insertion Orders; track all buys in the Ad Invoice Tracker
• Liaise with the production team to ensure smooth integration of ads into the episode schedule

Contracts & Legal Liaison

• Review vendor and partner contracts (hosting platforms, production companies, sponsors, fiscal sponsors, etc.)
• Prepare summaries and questions for the executive team and outside legal counsel; relay feedback between parties

Merch & E-Commerce Operations

• Manage relationships with merch vendors and fulfillment partners; evaluate sample quality and pricing
• Oversee Shopify storefront setup and ongoing operations, including policy drafting and platform integrations
• Coordinate with graphic designers on merch designs; manage print-on-demand SKUs and inventory

Subscriber Monetization

• Responsible for the optimization and growth of subscriber community (Kehillah) - subscriber counts, revenue, and scale. 
• Evaluate and support transition to new monetization platforms (e.g., Patreon) as needed

• 3+ years of experience in media, podcast, and/or entertainment advertising sales, brand partnerships, and business development
• Experience with podcast advertising ecosystems (host-read ads, insertion orders, CPM/CPP pricing, various hosting platforms)
• Comfortable and nimble across multiple platforms - television, audio, digital, social media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and self-directed; able to manage multiple workstreams without close supervision
• Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Google Suite (Sheets, Drive, Analytics), Shopify, and CRM/tracking spreadsheets
• Comfortable working independently as a 1099 contractor; able to manage your own schedule and deliverables
• Marketing and/or branding experience a plus
• Creative, outside the box thinker excited to optimize existing and develop new revenue streams

• Background in e-commerce or merch operations
• Prior experience in a startup or small-team media environment
• Familiarity with the Jewish community and/or Jewish media landscape is a strong plus

• Structure: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Compensation: Monthly retainer — rate commensurate with experience
• Location: Remote and flexible, Los Angeles a plus
• Start Date: ASAP

This is a rare opportunity to be the business backbone of a culturally significant, rapidly growing media brand. You’ll have real ownership, direct access to leadership, and the chance to shape how the show and organization grows commercially — from advertising strategy to subscriber revenue to merchandise. If you’re entrepreneurial, sales oriented, and detail-obsessed, we’d love to hear from you. You also need to believe in our mission!! 

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To apply, please send your resume and a brief note about your relevant experience to jobs@jonahplatt.com.