We are looking for a seasoned Principal, eCommerce & IP Devt to join our Franchise team which is responsible for establishing Wondery as a driving force in creating, cultivating, and monetizing podcast IP. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of commercial acumen and creativity, is both strategic and roll-up your sleeves ready, and excited to blaze new trails for Wondery’s portfolio and talent.
This role requires a broad set of expertise as the remit is to spearhead all aspects from strategy to execution for Wondery’s online retail/DTC strategy and presence in order to delight fans, serve our podcast talent/hosts, and drive growth. This seasoned and entrepreneurial executive will report directly to the Chief Brand Officer while actively engaging with internal teams (e.g., Product Development/Design, Content, Marketing, Licensing, Research, Business Planning, Ad Sales, Amazon Shopping) as well as podcast talent, agents, and licensing partners. Helping build out Wondery IP, and differentiate the Company in the fast-moving and fast-growing podcast space will require an entrepreneurial mindset, the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, sound judgment, and the leadership to represent the effort as a whole including building relationships with anyone in the industry.
They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business, innovate and overcome hurdles, and achieve profitable long-term growth. They will also have strong verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Key job responsibilities
• Formulate and execute a comprehensive eCommerce plan that will delight fans, exceed talent expectations, and drive growth.
• Launch, maintain, and maximize ecommerce storefronts for high-profile Wondery talent.
. Set roadmaps, identify vendors and collaboration partners, negotiate contracts, determine new product lines/drops, and manage product assortment and inventory.
• Prepare annual forecast, monitor performance, generate reports and analyze data to identify insights to inform strategy and optimize performance.
• Develop pitch decks, annual plans, and quarterly updates to present to talent and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Development/Design, Content/Production, Marketing and podcast hosts to maximize the opportunity and align eCommerce with broader Company plans.
• Liaise with Marketing/PR and podcasters on promotional plans.
• Listen to and understand the fans, and be obsessed with meeting and exceeding their expectations.
• Have a thorough understanding of the industry, business trends, events, and continually monitor both industry and competitor developments.
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 shows Armchair 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. Death and 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.
