ABOUT THE ROLE

Vox Media is seeking an entrepreneurial & analytically-driven Director of Podcast Subscription & Memberships to independently build & scale our direct-to-consumer podcast membership programs. This role will own the end-to-end membership strategy & operations across our podcast portfolio, combining data-driven optimization with community-focused marketing & experiences. The ideal candidate balances deep subscription expertise & analytical rigor with strong community-building instincts, operating autonomously while collaborating effectively with marketing teams & show teams / talent to create compelling membership experiences that drive both engagement & sustainable revenue growth.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Own comprehensive subscription strategy & execution across all podcast properties, including platform evaluation, pricing optimization, benefit design, & retention/renewal programs
• Serve as internal expert on subscription platforms, maintaining vendor relationships & identifying new monetization opportunities as platforms evolve
• Independently manage subscription program launches from concept to execution, coordinating technical setup, content strategy, & promotional campaigns while ensuring seamless subscriber onboarding experiences
• Drive subscriber acquisition through data-driven growth strategies, including funnel optimization, promotional campaigns, & cross-show subscriber development initiatives. Own marketing calendar & partner cross-functionally to get alignment on key promotions & deliverables
• Analyze subscription performance metrics including acquisition, retention, churn, & lifetime value, delivering actionable insights & recommendations to show teams & leadership through regular reporting
• Collaborate with our audience & marketing teams to help drive conversion across engaged & loyal fans 
• Collaborate with talent & production teams to develop compelling subscription benefits, exclusive content strategies, & subscriber engagement programs that maximize retention & reduce churn
• Coordinate subscriber-focused live events & exclusive experiences that strengthen community engagement & drive subscription value, working with internal experiential teams as needed

WHAT YOULL BRING

• 4-6 years of experience in digital subscriptions, creator economy platforms, marketing, or direct-to-consumer business development with proven track record of growing revenue
• Deep expertise with major podcast subscription platforms & emerging creator economy tools, including technical implementation & optimization capabilities
• Strong analytical skills with experience using subscription metrics to drive strategic decisions & growth initiatives
• Exceptional project management abilities with demonstrated success operating independently while managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Experience working with creative talent & production teams, with ability to translate business objectives into compelling subscriber experiences
• Data-driven approach to growth with proficiency in analytics platforms & subscription business KPIs, combined with entrepreneurial mindset & passion for podcast medium

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat & see if you could be a great addition to our team. Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOULL WORK

This job is located in New York. 

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values here, & our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, & how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.