Substack
Location:
Tokyo (remote working)
Substack is building a new global economic engine for culture, giving the most creative and interesting people on the internet the power of their own publishing platform. The platform’s direct‑subscription model has fueled an explosion of independent publishing, empowering creators with economic autonomy, creative ownership and a direct connection to their most engaged audiences.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategy for onboarding influential Japanese creators, helping them build successful subscription businesses and vibrant communities on Substack.
Own key growth metrics around creator acquisition, retention, revenue, and engagement—aligning impact with Substack’s broader business goals.
Build and deepen relationships with creators, talent managers, studios, agencies, tastemakers and the press to expand Substack’s presence in the cultural ecosystem.
Champion Japanese creators internally by synthesizing their needs, motivations and ambitions into product, support and partnership opportunities.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Data, Marketing and Communications to evolve the Japanese creator experience and improve outreach and feature adoption.
Represent Substack externally—on stage, in the press and in key industry rooms—positioning the company as the premier platform for independent creative work.
Stay ahead of creator‑economy trends, emerging formats and shifting audience behaviors to keep Substack on the leading edge in Japan.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience as a leader in creator partnerships, talent development, business development or editorial.
Proven success leading and scaling teams in fast‑paced environments with high agency and ownership.
Deep empathy for creators and a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face when building independent careers.
A robust network across the creator economy—including relationships with top creators, talent agencies, production companies, digital media leaders and journalists.
Demonstrable and exceptional understanding of the Japanese creator market.
Excellent communication skills, with experience speaking publicly a bonus.
Compensation & Benefits Substack’s compensation package includes a market‑competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles and exceptional benefits. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equal Opportunity Substack is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), age, national origin, veteran or disability status. We’re seeking people passionate about enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators. If you want to see what media, communities and content can become when unmoored from advertising models, and you have the skills and experience to contribute, we’d love to meet you.
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Tokyo (remote working)
Substack is building a new global economic engine for culture, giving the most creative and interesting people on the internet the power of their own publishing platform. The platform’s direct‑subscription model has fueled an explosion of independent publishing, empowering creators with economic autonomy, creative ownership and a direct connection to their most engaged audiences.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategy for onboarding influential Japanese creators, helping them build successful subscription businesses and vibrant communities on Substack.
Own key growth metrics around creator acquisition, retention, revenue, and engagement—aligning impact with Substack’s broader business goals.
Build and deepen relationships with creators, talent managers, studios, agencies, tastemakers and the press to expand Substack’s presence in the cultural ecosystem.
Champion Japanese creators internally by synthesizing their needs, motivations and ambitions into product, support and partnership opportunities.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Data, Marketing and Communications to evolve the Japanese creator experience and improve outreach and feature adoption.
Represent Substack externally—on stage, in the press and in key industry rooms—positioning the company as the premier platform for independent creative work.
Stay ahead of creator‑economy trends, emerging formats and shifting audience behaviors to keep Substack on the leading edge in Japan.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience as a leader in creator partnerships, talent development, business development or editorial.
Proven success leading and scaling teams in fast‑paced environments with high agency and ownership.
Deep empathy for creators and a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face when building independent careers.
A robust network across the creator economy—including relationships with top creators, talent agencies, production companies, digital media leaders and journalists.
Demonstrable and exceptional understanding of the Japanese creator market.
Excellent communication skills, with experience speaking publicly a bonus.
Compensation & Benefits Substack’s compensation package includes a market‑competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles and exceptional benefits. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equal Opportunity Substack is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), age, national origin, veteran or disability status. We’re seeking people passionate about enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators. If you want to see what media, communities and content can become when unmoored from advertising models, and you have the skills and experience to contribute, we’d love to meet you.
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