Hiring: Head of News & Politics Partnerships Company: Substack Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:45:58 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote About the job Experience: •10 years of professional experience in news, publishing or politics Required Skills: •Display market leadership in the news and politics creator economy by recruiting and advising top talent on Substack •Develop strategic programs for the market in service of activating creators and bringing new users to Substack as well as supporting current Substack creators. •Develop and scale best practices for social media strategy, audience development and digital content •Partner with internal teams (communications, product + data) to identify promising political creator segments and continuously refine the Substack creator experience •Work cross-functionally to enhance politics outreach strategies and streamline processes for onboarding and supporting creators effectively •Support event, brand and marketing initiatives •Showcase Substack as the home for new media, the platform where creators can connect directly with their biggest fans and build thriving media businesses •Be a leader on the Partnerships team, working cross-functionally with the communications, product business operations and leadership teams to build and execute programs for the market, and for the Substack brand. Qualifications: •Excellent written, verbal, and diplomatic skills, with a sharp attention to detail. •Comfortable working with data, and using it to measure impact and develop stronger programs •A voracious reader and subscriber to Substacks, with a keen sense of the evolving tech and media landscape. •The ability to work quickly and effectively while managing several projects under deadline. •Strong people skills, with experience working directly with creators •Substack’s compensation package includes a market-competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation salary range for this role is $190,000 - $250,000 •Multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, determine final offer amounts and may vary from the amounts listed above. Compensation: •$190,000 - $250,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!