We are looking for a Sr. Business Development leader to join the Wondery Product, Data, and Tech (PDT) team to drive business development for the subscription, video, and ad-supported podcast businesses and oversee key distribution partnerships globally with a particular focus on internal Amazon growth opportunities. The role will focus on increasing the reach and monetization of Wondery content by identifying, establishing, and growing 1P and 3P distribution opportunities across the premium and ad-supported business.
This role reports to the Head of Wondery+.
Key job responsibilities
* Lead global business development initiatives for Wondery, including Wondery+, video (e.g., FAST channels, AVOD), and wide feed distribution
* Identify and pursue partnerships to expand Wondery's presence in existing and new territories in areas
* Develop and execute new strategies to increase sign-ups and engagement on 1P services (including any Amazon surfaces/businesses in collaboration with Wondery Strategy and PDT teams
* Manage business relationships with key distribution partners, including Apple, Patreon, Spotify, and coordinate cross-functionally with marketing, Product, and Digital Operations on partner specific opportunities and issues to hit our OKRs
* Create robust models to evaluate opportunities and partner with Finance team on reporting business performance to Wondery leadership and broader Amazon organization
* Oversee technology licensing related to Wondery's podcast distribution and subscription services in collaboration with PDT teams
* Perform ad-hoc data analysis to identify insights and actionable recommendations to grow the overall business
About the team
Wondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, American Scandal,Scamfluencers, and Business Wars, as well as distribution of hit partner showsArmchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Morbid, and New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2024” (according to Podtrac) including Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy, The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke, Kill List, The Price of Paradise,Criminal Attorney, and REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. 74 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Deathand Joe vs. Carole on Peacock, The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+, and American Sports Story and Dying for Sex on FX. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized, podcast-first listening experience, including access to its premium offering Wondery+. With Wondery+, fans get a premium listening experience, including exclusive podcasts, early access to new episodes of hit shows, ad-free listening, merch discounts, live streamed events, and more. Our latest foray in the world of video has garnered 49.1 million global organic video views across 31 YouTube Channels, Spotify Video, and linear FAST channels.
