Senior Director, Podcast Partnerships (B2B & Consumer Technology)

WHO WE ARE

The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers, home to some of the most popular and influential shows. Reaching a monthly audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms, our podcasts spark conversations and shape culture, covering everything from politics, technology, and business to food, lifestyle, sports, entertainment, and more. The Vox Media Podcast Network is powered by Vox Media, the leader in modern media, and home to a prestigious portfolio of editorial brands including New York Magazine, Vox, The Verge, Eater, SB Nation, and more. Learn more at podcasts.voxmedia.com.

As a Senior Director of Podcast Partnerships, you will be a senior revenue contributor responsible for expanding high-value B2B and Consumer Technology relationships and driving new business growth across the Vox Media Podcast Network. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior brand marketers and agencies, delivering innovative podcast and talent solutions that connect brands with highly engaged, intellectually curious communities at scale.

Leveraging Vox Media's premium podcast network — including leading shows and high profile talent across technology, business, sports, science, and culture — high-value audiences, and unique scale, you will build partnerships that drive measurable business outcomes. This role demands a consultative mindset, strong relationship-building skills, the ability to influence at senior levels of marketing organizations, a passion for podcasts and talent, and a relentless drive to grow revenue in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead Strategic Growth: Develop and execute a long-term revenue strategy to expand business with existing and new B2B and Consumer Technology clients across the Vox Media Podcast Network.
• Cultivate Executive-Level Relationships: Build and deepen relationships with senior decision-makers at major technology companies and their agencies — CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Heads of Demand Generation and Brand — positioning Vox Media as a go-to strategic partner for podcast and talent investment.
• Proactive Market Engagement: Identify industry trends, evolving buyer behaviors, and client challenges within the B2B and Consumer Technology sectors, proactively delivering cross-platform podcast and talent solutions before RFPs are issued.
• Consultative Sales Leadership: Translate client objectives into high-impact campaigns using Vox Media podcasts, host talent, video, social and live event capabilities.
• Tech Category Authority: Serve as an internal and external thought leader on the B2B and Consumer Technology advertising landscape, providing market intelligence and insights to shape sales strategies and inspire innovative client solutions.
• Revenue Accountability: Own forecasting, pipeline development, and quarterly and annual sales targets, with full accountability for results and strategic account planning.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, creative, production and operations teams to deliver custom, culturally resonant proposals that reflect how B2B and Consumer Technology brands communicate with their audiences.
• Brand Advocacy: Represent the Vox Media Podcast Network at key industry events, technology conferences, and client forums to expand our presence and thought leadership within the B2B and Consumer Technology ecosystem.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven Technology Media Seller: 10+ years of digital media and/or podcast & talent sales experience with a demonstrated track record of success in the B2B and/or Consumer Technology categories. This is a NYC based role.
• Strategic Dealmaker: Skilled in complex, consultative sales to senior B2B and Consumer Technology marketing executives and agency leadership, with experience securing large-scale, integrated partnerships.
• Podcast & Talent Native: Deep familiarity with the podcast and talent advertising landscape — editorial and talent integrations, multi-platform partnerships, scaled podcast buys — and a genuine passion for the medium.
• Tech Insider: Strong understanding of how B2B and Consumer Technology brands approach brand building, thought leadership, and performance marketing, with an established network within those sectors.
• Visionary & Entrepreneurial: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with the ability to anticipate market shifts and client needs before they surface.
• Influential Communicator: Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to inspire and persuade at the highest levels of a client organization. Ability to think critically, connect advertiser needs to the right show and talent and communicate the value proposition with clarity and confidence.
• Data-Informed Strategist: Comfortable leveraging performance data, audience insights, and category trends to craft compelling, measurable solutions that justify and grow podcast and talent investment.

In this role, you are not just selling media — you are shaping how B2B and Consumer Technology brands connect with audiences through premium audio and video content, trusted voices, and unique scale. As a Senior Director of Podcast Partnerships, your ability to see around corners, anticipate client needs, and deliver category-defining ideas will directly influence Vox Media's position as a leading force in the podcast and talent space!

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is located in New York City and requires in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday, with additional in-person expectations for client and agency meetings in and outside of NYC.

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 benefitshere.

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 ourdiversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our valueshere, and our approach to corporate citizenshiphere.

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 ([email protected]).

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.