185K–250K USD / year
Product Manager - Sponsorships
ProductHybrid — New York
Published on 2026-10-05
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About this role
Substack is seeking a Product Manager for their Sponsorships team to develop new sponsorship formats and tools for advertisers and publishers. The role involves balancing advertiser needs with the preservation of publisher choice and reader trust, while leading the development of a scalable marketplace.
About the company
Substack is a publishing platform for independent writers and creators to run paid newsletters and grow audiences. It serves creators and media businesses monetizing direct subscriber relationships.
The team
Sponsorships team
What you'll do
- Set the product direction and build a roadmap
- Develop unique sponsorship experiences across platforms
- Ownership of the advertiser experience
- Create tools for publishers to manage sponsorships
- Build the operational foundation in partnership with engineering
- Own measurement roadmap and metrics
- Balance growth with trust
- Own execution and adoption of product improvements
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of product management experience
- Track record of launching and growing products
- Strong understanding of media buying and publisher revenue
- Technical fluency with relevant technology
- Strong product judgment and analytical skills
- High agency with clear communication skills
- Understanding of Substack product and creator needs
Nice to have
- Experience building early-stage advertising businesses
- Development of self-service buying tools
- Experience with creator or subscription businesses
- Integration of measurement partners