Partnership Associate
Description
mond is a creator-first membership and subscription platform with 16M MAUs mainly in Japan that empowers creators to build sustainable businesses through direct relationships with their audiences. We provide the tools creators need to monetize their work, grow their communities, and achieve creative and financial independence.
As we expand into the US market, we are looking for a founding Head of Growth to define and execute the strategy that will establish mond as the go-to platform for creators in the world’s largest creator economy.
The Role
We’re hiring a Partnerships Associate to bring creators of all kinds toMond. We’re looking for someone who has an existing network, relationship management experience, and is comfortable doing warm and cold outreach in key markets. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative thinker who doesn’t rely on a traditional sales playbook and thinks strategically about opportunities beyond established media outlets or personalities. The right candidate will be able to identify the most innovative and interesting people creating content of all kinds online and bring them to Mond. Candidates should have a deep interest in supporting creators and their right to free expression, come with an existing network to tap, and be eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, startup environment. This role reports to and will work in tandem with CEO/COO. Key markets include Instagram, Substack, TikTok, YouTube, and creators and influencers of all kinds.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with COO on lead sourcing and writer/artist/creator outreach to unlock key new markets, across all of lifestyle, culture, and entertainment
- Work closely with COO on creator lead sourcing to unlock key new markets
- Work with creators to develop publication plans and successfully launch them on Mond
- Partner closely with the internal marketing, product, and data teams to deeply understand compelling new markets for Mond to explore and the best strategies to go after them
- Work cross-functionally to help uplevel our lead sourcing and creator outreach strategy across the US entity
Requirements
mond is a creator-first membership and subscription platform with 16M MAUs mainly in Japan that empowers creators to build sustainable businesses through direct relationships with their audiences. We provide the tools creators need to monetize their work, grow their communities, and achieve creative and financial independence.
As we expand into the US market, we are looking for a founding Head of Growth to define and execute the strategy that will establish mond as the go-to platform for creators in the world’s largest creator economy.
The Role
We’re hiring a Partnerships Associate to bring creators of all kinds toMond. We’re looking for someone who has an existing network, relationship management experience, and is comfortable doing warm and cold outreach in key markets. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative thinker who doesn’t rely on a traditional sales playbook and thinks strategically about opportunities beyond established media outlets or personalities. The right candidate will be able to identify the most innovative and interesting people creating content of all kinds online and bring them to Mond. Candidates should have a deep interest in supporting creators and their right to free expression, come with an existing network to tap, and be eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, startup environment. This role reports to and will work in tandem with CEO/COO. Key markets include Instagram, Substack, TikTok, YouTube, and creators and influencers of all kinds.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with COO on lead sourcing and writer/artist/creator outreach to unlock key new markets, across all of lifestyle, culture, and entertainment
- Work closely with COO on creator lead sourcing to unlock key new markets
- Work with creators to develop publication plans and successfully launch them on Mond
- Partner closely with the internal marketing, product, and data teams to deeply understand compelling new markets for Mond to explore and the best strategies to go after them
- Work cross-functionally to help uplevel our lead sourcing and creator outreach strategy across the US entity
Preferred Experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing Network: An active, pre-existing network of creators, influencers, writers, or artists in key US markets (lifestyle, culture, and entertainment) that you can tap into from day one.
- Early-Stage or Go-To-Market (GTM) Experience: Experience working as an early hire at a high-growth startup, or involvement in expanding a global platform into the US market.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven experience partnering with internal product, marketing, and data teams to refine outreach strategies and leverage data-driven insights for lead sourcing.
- Multi-Platform Literacy: Deep familiarity with diverse content formats—ranging from long-form writing to short-form video—and the unique needs of creators across different mediums.
We are looking for
Working Conditions
Salary
- Base Salary: $80,000-$110,000
Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States (hybrid)
Job Type
Full-time
Work hours
Probation period
Benefits
- Medical+Vision+Dental
- Stock Option + 401K (*when you meet the criteria)
- Hybrid-friendly work environment
- Opportunity to shape the future of the creator economy in the US market
- Collaborative, mission-driven team passionate about empowering creators
- We are currently unable to sponsor, transfer, or support U.S. working visas for any open positions.