Stacker is hiring a Director/Senior Director of Publishers to lead and evolve our Distribution team. You will own our rapidly scaling network of 4,000+ publishers, define the long-term distribution roadmap, and build strategic partnerships to expand the reach of the Stacker Newswire.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute Stacker's long-term distribution roadmap.
- Deepen relationships with thousands of publishers actively working with Stacker today.
- Drive new partnerships that expand the reach of our newswire.
- Expand distribution strategy to include emerging channels like email newsletters, creator platforms, and AI search integrations.
- Identify new partnership opportunities and ecosystems where Stacker content can add value and reach new audiences.
- Refine and optimize strategy for engaging, onboarding, and nurturing media partners.
- Be the champion for publisher needs in internal product and content discussions.
- Participate in industry events, create thought leadership, and be a public face of the Stacker Newswire.
- Develop frameworks for tracking performance and health across the network.
- Manage a lean but mighty team that helps ensure publishing partners achieve their content and business goals.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years experience in media partnerships, business development, or publisher success.
- 2+ years managing and leading a team.
- Proven ability to manage and grow high-performers.
- Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture innovation with day-to-day execution.
- Deep understanding of the digital media landscape.
- Experience working with news publishers and a strong grasp of editorial, audience, and monetization priorities.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and designing systems in uncharted territory.
Nice to Have
- Leadership experience in a high-growth, digital media, or SaaS-adjacent environment.
Technical Stack
- Airtable, ClickUp, ChatGPT, Zapier, HubSpot
Team & Environment
This is a player-coach role managing a lean but mighty distribution team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Employee equity program
- Unlimited PTO
- 100% Remote
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Team Events & Retreats
- Full health & dental coverage
Work Mode
This position is fully remote.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, and gender-nonconforming candidates to apply.



