beehiiv is the all-in-one newsletter platform that helps tens of thousands of creators and content-first brands own, grow, and monetize their audience. Scale your newsletter, host your podcast, build a website (without a single line of code), and sell digital products to turn your audience into real growth. Keep 100% of what you earn and own every relationship.
We have surpassed 50k active publishers and 10 billion emails sent and are on track to end 2026 with $50M in annual revenue. We just launched podcast hosting on beehiiv, and the response has been immediate — hundreds of podcasts hosted on beehiiv within hours. Podcasting is a critical channel for creators looking to truly grow and leverage their audience, and we’re building it into a tent-pole part of the beehiiv strategy.
We’re looking for a strategic Head of Podcast with deep experience in the podcasting space to own this initiative and scale it into a core pillar of the platform. You are a strategic thinker who can get your hands dirty with product and GTM, and will report directly to our CEO / Co-founder.
Ideally, you’ll have:
- 5-7 years of experience in the podcasting industry, with a career that spans both product strategy and go-to-market execution.
- Deep relationships and a strong reputation within the podcasting ecosystem (platforms, networks, creators, advertisers).
- A strong point of view on where podcasting is headed and how beehiiv can win alongside the rest of its product suite.
- Experience leading (or materially contributing to) product and growth strategy for a podcast platform, network, or major podcast-adjacent business.
- Solid product skills – experience in product management, and partnering with Design, Engineering, and Analytics team, an eye for good user experience, and the ability to lead a team to the ultimate experience for our podcasting customers.
- Track record of acquiring and growing a base of podcast creators or publishers on a platform.
- Experience working at the intersection of content, advertising, and creator tools.
- Comfort operating at both the strategic and hands-on levels in the fastest-moving startup environment.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Owning the vision and strategy for podcasts at beehiiv, growing it into a tent-pole part of the business.
- Making decisions on what we build next, how we approach it, and how the podcast experience integrates with the broader beehiiv platform.
- Driving podcaster acquisition alongside our CMO and Growth team — building and executing the strategy to bring more podcasts onto the platform.
- Identifying and leading key integrations and partnerships in the podcasting ecosystem.
- Shaping the podcast user experience in close collaboration with Product and Engineering.
- Building the path toward podcast advertising as a revenue stream, with our Ads Solutions team.
- Leveraging your reputation, network, and industry expertise to establish beehiiv as a serious player in podcasting.
- Storytelling internally and externally — articulating the podcast vision to the team, to creators, and to the market.
Why this role might be for you:
- You want to define the podcasting strategy for one of the fastest-growing platforms in the creator economy.
- You thrive at the intersection of product thinking and go-to-market execution.
- You have the relationships and credibility to open doors across the podcasting industry.
- You want a seat at the decision-making table with direct access to the CEO and other executives.
- You’re energized by building something from early traction into a major business line.
Why this role might not be for you:
- Not a traditional 9-to-5 position.
- Must be comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration.
- High expectations for both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
- This is a build-from-scratch role, not a maintain-what-exists role.
Why beehiiv?
- Bias towards action: Our first impulse is to act. We don’t get bogged down in unnecessary processes or bullsh**t. Perfection is the enemy of progress.
- Ownership mentality: This company is ours. We go the extra mile because that’s what owners do. Every day, people step up to take on tasks outside of their responsibilities and do whatever it takes for us to succeed.
- Building is in our DNA: We are obsessed with improving every aspect of our platform (and ourselves). Whether it’s our product, support, or partnerships, we never stop working to improve it.
- We answer to our users: Nothing matters more than serving our users. If our users fail, we fail.
- Ego comes second, but winning comes first: We put our egos aside to work collaboratively and build something special. It doesn’t matter who’s idea or who’s vision, we’re here to create the best outcome. We’re here to win.
We’ll take care of you:
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)
- Annual in-person offsite
- Unlimited book budget
- Monthly Wellness Days (every third Friday of the month)