We are looking for a seasoned Principal eCommerce & IP Devt to join our Franchise team which is responsible for establishing Wondery as a driving force in creating cultivating and monetizing podcast IP. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of commercial acumen and creativity is both strategic and rollup your sleeves ready and excited to blaze new trails for Wonderys portfolio and talent.
This role requires a broad set of expertise as the remit is to spearhead all aspects from strategy to for Wonderys online retail/DTC strategy and presence in order to delight fans serve our podcast talent/hosts and drive growth. This seasoned and entrepreneurial executive will report directly to the Chief Brand Officer while actively engaging with internal teams (e.g. Product Development/Design Content Marketing Licensing Research Business Planning Ad Sales Amazon Shopping) as well as podcast talent agents and licensing partners. Helping build out Wondery IP and differentiate the Company in the fastmoving and fastgrowing podcast space will require an entrepreneurial mindset the ability to excel in a fastpaced environment sound judgment and the leadership to represent the effort as a whole including building relationships with anyone in the industry.
They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business innovate and overcome hurdles and achieve profitable longterm growth. They will also have strong verbal and written communication skills and work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Key job responsibilities
Formulate and execute a comprehensive eCommerce plan that will delight fans exceed talent expectations and drive growth.
Launch maintain and maximize ecommerce storefronts for highprofile Wondery talent.
. Set roadmaps identify vendors and collaboration partners negotiate contracts determine new product lines/drops and manage product assortment and inventory.
Prepare annual forecast monitor performance generate reports and analyze data to identify insights to inform strategy and optimize performance.
Develop pitch decks annual plans and quarterly updates to present to talent and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with Product Development/Design Content/Production Marketing and podcast hosts to maximize the opportunity and align eCommerce with broader Company plans.
Liaise with Marketing/PR and podcasters on promotional plans.
Listen to and understand the fans and be obsessed with meeting and exceeding their expectations.
Have a thorough understanding of the industry business trends events and continually monitor both industry and competitor developments.
About the team
Wondery an Amazon company is a premium podcast studio known for characterdriven bingeworthy stories including Dr. Death American Scandal Scamfluencers and Business Wars as well as distribution of hit partner shows Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Morbid and New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Wondery was behind six of the Top 25 New Shows of 2024 (according to Podtrac) including Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke List The Price of Paradise Criminal Attorney and REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. 74 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series including Dr. Death and Joe vs. Carole on Peacock The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV and American Sports Story and Dying for Sex on FX. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique personalized podcastfirst listening experience including access to its premium offering Wondery. With Wondery fans get a premium listening experience including exclusive podcasts early access to new episodes of hit shows adfree listening merch discounts live streamed events and more. Our latest foray in the world of video has garnered 49.1 million global organic video views across 31 YouTube Channels Spotify Video and linear FAST channels.
9 years of creative executive experience
Experience working with other departments such as casting production research PR business and legal affairs
Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production
Experience with eCommerce best practices digital marketing and online customer behavior and experience
Experience with eCommerce platforms (e.g. Shopify Magento) Amazon web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) and/or digital marketing (SEO SEM digital advertising).
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with senior stakeholders and talent and partnering with crossfunctional teams.
Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple design projects proven ability in project management
A podcast listener or desire to be one.
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $273300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.