Head of Talent & Brand Partnerships

Job Description

About the Role

We’re building a next-generation platform at the intersection of comedy, creator economy, and online shopping — where emerging comedians help brands showcase products through entertaining, authentic, short-form content.

We’re looking for a driven operator to join the founding team and lead both talent partnerships and brand relationships. You’ll be building the human side of the business while the technical co-founder builds the platform.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit and onboard emerging comedians (starting with NYC scene)
• Build partnerships with comedy communities, agents, and creators
• Pitch and close sponsorship deals with DTC brands and agencies
• Negotiate partnership terms and pricing models
• Collaborate on creative formats for sponsored comedy content
• Build scalable onboarding playbooks for both creators and brands
• Serve as the business face of the platform

You Might Be a Fit If You Have:

• Experience in talent management, influencer marketing, creator economy, or DTC partnerships
• Strong network-building and deal-closing skills
• Empathy for both creators and brands
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Comfort working in early-stage, fast-moving environments
• Passion for comedy, creator culture, or both

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience with platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Patreon, Jellysmack, or influencer agencies
• Familiarity with NYC comedy scene or independent DTC brands
• Previous startup or marketplace experience

Why Join

• Early equity ownership and major influence on business direction
• Build something fresh, meaningful, and fun at the intersection of multiple fast-growing industries
• Work directly with a technical founder committed to rapid product execution
• Huge opportunity to help emerging comedic voices monetize their work in new ways

Compensation

• $60k–$100k+ depending on experience and performance

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-neek0o-216-73-216-105-42 in your application.