Partnerships Manager

The Rundown • Full Time/Contract • Remote • $100k - $150k / year • 2w ago

About us

Hey! We’re The Rundown, the world’s largest AI community. We inform millions of people around the world about everything going on in AI, why it actually matters, and how you can apply it to your life.

Since launching in January 2023, we’ve:

Grown our AI, tech, and robotics newsletters to millions of daily readers
Built social channels that reach tens of millions every month
Created a premium AI University community, guiding thousands of members through hands-on, tool-based learning

Our mission is to help 1 billion people work faster using AI and contribute to a more productive society. If you share our passion, we would love to meet you! ❤️

About the role

We’re looking for someone sharp, charismatic, fast-paced, and creative to own the newsletter sponsorship sales cycle from end to end. This role will focus on working with new and existing advertisers, nurturing existing relationships, helping advertisers craft meaningful campaigns that align with their goals, and optimizing revenue opportunities across our newsletter and other media formats.

You’ll also analyze performance data to identify trends and improve outcomes, consistently seeking innovative ways to deliver value to our partners.

Our ideal candidate

1+ years in media sponsorship or partnership sales (newsletter, podcast, social or other media)
Proven track record of working with high-value partnerships and maintaining long-term client relationships
Is data-driven, with experience analyzing partnership performance and optimizing for ROI, for both the advertiser and the publisher.
Thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and is curious about leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows
Is a strong communicator who excels at pitching, presenting, and managing relationships in short time frames
Enjoys working collaboratively with creative and operational teams to bring campaigns to life
Able to commit full-time and has an "all-in" mentality
Bonus: You read The Rundown and are passionate about newsletters

What we offer

Be a key part of a leading global AI media company, shaping the future of AI knowledge and implementation and impacting millions of businesses and tech professionals
A (very) fast-paced work environment surrounded by a team that’s equal parts ambitious, supportive, and fun
Free access to The Rundown AI University and several AI tools
Substantial growth opportunities in the role and within the company
Competitive compensation, flexible hours, anywhere on Earth