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YAP MEDIA NYC is hiring a Partnerships Specialist to support the growth of our podcast network by assisting with the recruitment and onboarding of new podcasters. In this role, you will work closely with our Sales and Recruitment Director, Ibi, to identify, evaluate, and engage high-potential podcast creators who can thrive within the YAP Media network.

In just two years, YAP Media has become one of the top networks for business and self-development podcasts, securing sponsorship deals with major brands like Airbnb, LinkedIn, Shopify, International Olympic Committee, and more. As our network continues to scale, recruiting strong podcast talent is one of our most important growth levers.

This is a highly analytical and execution-focused role. You will be responsible for researching potential podcast partners, tracking performance metrics, testing new growth channels, and supporting outreach efforts to attract creators into our network.

For the right person, this could be a career-defining opportunity. You will gain exposure to podcast growth strategies, creator marketing, and platform experimentation while working directly with leadership. As you demonstrate strong results, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility in network growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Podcast Research. Research podcasts across Apple, Spotify, YouTube, social, and other platforms to find creators who match YAP’s network goals and target niches.
- List Building. Compile highly detailed lead lists with all key info needed for outreach and decisions, including show links, audience metrics, contact details, and personalization notes.
- Pipeline & List Accuracy. Maintain one up-to-date recruitment pipeline, updating stages, notes, last touch, and next steps daily so no lead goes cold and no follow-up is missed.
- Outreach Sequences & Follow-Up Systems. Build and manage outreach sequences for the lead lists (email, DM, partner intros), track replies and meeting rates, and improve messaging based on performance.
- Meeting Coordination & Scheduling. Monitor responses, route leads correctly, and schedule recruitment calls with clear confirmations, prep notes, and next-step follow-ups.
- Recruitment Decks & Materials. Prepare and update recruitment decks, one-pagers, FAQs, case studies, and proof points so creators quickly understand why YAP is the best network partner.
- Events & Partnership Support.



Support recruitment events and industry relationship-building (dinners, conferences, award ceremonies) by managing invite lists, outreach, RSVPs, and post-event follow-ups.
- Creator Newsletter, Website & Updates. Support our creator newsletter and website updates by keeping recruitment messaging and public info accurate, clear, and compelling so podcasters can self-qualify and reach out.
- Usage of Podcast Tools & Software. Use and continuously level-up in core tools in the podcast, publicity, and marketing space - specifically Podscribe, Rephonic, Megaphone, Simplecast, Omny, Chartable, - Muckrack, Swap.Fm, Magellan, Podchaser, Spotify Analytics, Apple Podcasts Connect, Bumper’s Dashboard, and more.
- Platform Exploration & Growth Testing. Test new platforms and tools that could help identify and recruit emerging podcast creators. Monitor trends across podcast directories, social platforms, and creator ecosystems to uncover new recruitment opportunities.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams. Work closely with sales, operations, and content teams to ensure accurate information is gathered when evaluating potential podcasters.

Results

- A steady flow of qualified creator leads is added weekly and matches YAP’s target niches and quality bar.
- Lead lists and pipelines are accurate daily, with clear next steps and no missed follow-ups.
- Outreach sequences run consistently and performance improves over time (reply and meeting rates increase).
- Recruitment calls are scheduled smoothly with strong prep, clear confirmations, and fast follow-ups.
- Recruitment materials stay current, polished, and easy to find so the Director can move fast.
- Events and partnership initiatives produce organized follow-up and documented outcomes.
- Creator newsletter and website pages stay accurate and support inbound creator interest.

Requirements

- Available to work 9am - 5pm ET.
- 5+ years work experience in sales, business development, digital marketing, or other related fields. Experience in the podcast industry is a plus.
- Interest in Podcasting & Creator Economy. Strong interest in podcasts, creators, and digital media.
- Analytical Skills. Comfortable working with data and tracking metrics related to podcast performance and audience growth.




- Research Skills. Able to efficiently research podcasts, platforms, and creator trends to identify potential partners.
- Organized. Able to manage large datasets of creators, maintain structured records, and track recruitment pipelines.
- Must be comfortable with fast turnarounds and switching priorities when needed.
- Solid Google Workspace skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and clean Google Drive organization.
- Comfortable with outreach tools and templates (email sequencing tools are a plus).
- Strong Communication Skills. Able to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal teams and external creators.
- Proactive and Reliable. Acts without being told what to do. Takes initiative in identifying current opportunities for podcast recruitment.
- Detail-Oriented. Ensures data, outreach lists, and podcast evaluations are accurate and well documented.
- Familiarity with Podcast Growth. Basic understanding of podcast metrics, audience growth strategies, or digital content platforms is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

- $1,000 - $1,250/m based on prior experience
- Remote work
- Flexible PTO
- Medical benefits
- Employee growth plans
- Skill development
- Personal development (reimbursement for books, courses, etc)
- Paid maternity leave
- Interaction with company owners

Company Values

- Scrappy Hustlers. Everything is figure-out-able – Industrious, creative, resourcefulness, can do a lot with a little.
- Right The First Time. Obsessed with Excellence – High standards. Expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of excellent.
- Just Whales. Whales say NO so they can say YES to greatness – Focus on the highest leverage opportunities, kill distractions.
- Step On The Gas. Be certain of your direction, then drive – Move fast, make decisions, get shit done.
- We Win. We win together because everyone owns their part – Team-focused, generous with time and energy, thrives on feedback, supports others to do and be their best.

About YAP Media

YAP Media (yapmedia.Com) collaborates with top influencers and podcasters to help them expand their online presence and monetize their content. Our clients include hosts from Shark Tank, the world's #1 Executive Business Coach, and Top Podcasters who receive 1 Million+ downloads a month and regularly rank as the #1 podcast in their niche on Apple Podcasts. We are a fully remote company of 50+ team members around the world. We have team members in the USA, Argentina, Nigeria, Kenya, Algeria, Turkey, India, and the Philippines.

Salary: $1,000 - $1,250 per month

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