Senior Communications Manager, Shows

The role

This person will lead communications efforts across audio and video offerings. They will own product communications and develop integrated initiatives to highlight products and elevate creators.

What you will do

• Lead audio and video storytelling.
• Execute integrated communications strategy across editorial, social, publicity, events, and creator channels.
• Lead communications for audio and video products including launches and feature announcements.
• Build a pipeline of stories about podcasters and video-first creators.
• Identify industry opportunities by staying close to the podcasting and video landscape.
• Shape Substack's presence at major industry gatherings like SXSW and podcast festivals.
• Serve as a visible voice for audio and video offerings in the creator ecosystem.
• Build relationships and engage with creators and industry voices across X, YouTube, and Substack.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, social, and experiential channels.
• Exceptional writer and editor.
• Creator ecosystem fluency.
• Audio and video expertise.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Willing to collaborate with any writer or creator on the platform regardless of their views.
• Available to travel to oversee on-site execution when needed.

Nice to have

• Based in San Francisco

Benefits

• Salary
• Equity
• Exceptional benefits

About the company

Substack is building a new economic engine for culture, giving creators the power of their own publishing platform. It empowers independent writers, artists, videographers, podcasters, and creators to make a living through subscriptions.