Head of Partnerships, Japan

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. Deep empathy for creators and an understanding of their challenges. A robust network across the creator economy. A demonstrable and exceptional understanding of the Japanese ‘creator’ market.

Develop and execute a strategy for onboarding influential creators. Own key growth metrics around creator acquisition, retention, revenue, and engagement. Build and deepen relationships with creators, talent managers, studios, agencies, and press. Champion Japanese creators internally by synthesizing their needs. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, Marketing, and Communications. Represent Substack externally on stage, in the press, and in industry rooms. Stay ahead of creator economy trends in Japan.