Protege - Audio Media Partnerships Lead

• Partnership Development • Identify high-value audio content owners across formats — podcasts, audiobooks, conversational audio, vertical-specific recordings (legal, medical, financial, technical, and more), foreign language content, and UGC audio — that align with Protege's data and licensing priorities • Craft and execute strategies to win these partners and bring them into the Protege network • Own the full lifecycle: sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and closing licensing agreements • No job too big or too small: support leadership and content partnerships team to achieve ambitious goals • Relationship Management • Build strong, trust-based relationships with audio content partners — podcast networks, audiobook publishers, enterprise content producers, multilingual media companies, specialty audio libraries, and beyond • Serve as the long-term account lead for partners, helping manage usage, renewals, and strategic opportunities • Educate partners on the evolving AI landscape and how their content contributes to cutting-edge innovation • Cross-Functional Execution • Ensure audio assets meet technical requirements for AI training (format, transcripts, metadata, quality thresholds) • Work with internal teams to assess usability, compliance, and delivery readiness • Collaborate with legal to shape deal terms and ensure partner agreements reflect both value and compliance • Work with product and licensing teams to match audio content supply with demand from AI builders • Partner with marketing to celebrate key partnerships and elevate Protege's presence in audio media ecosystems • What Success Looks Like: • 30 days: Context, Credibility & Pipeline Design • Goal: Become fluent in Protege’s supply–demand engine and map the audio opportunity. • 60 days: Traction, Deal Flow & Market Positioning • Goal: Turn pipeline into structured negotiations. • 90 days: Deal Wins • Goal: Demonstrate mastery of pitch and secure meaningful supply.