Business and Development Manager

Sound Bight Media is looking for a highly motivated and independent Business and Development Manager to grow our portfolio of media properties across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Substack. The primary goal is to diversify income streams so the company isn’t reliant on a single source, identifying new revenue opportunities and expanding existing ones. The ideal candidate has extensive experience growing a business in the entertainment, media or marketing industries, with strong invoicing and administrative skills, and a solid understanding of YouTube, Substack, Instagram, Facebook and related platforms.

Location: The position is based in Portland, Oregon and the candidate must reside within the Portland metropolitan area. The role is currently remote, with plans to transition to a hybrid schedule once a new office is established.

Responsibilities

Business Development (40%) – Develop and implement a comprehensive growth strategy, focusing on diversification of revenue streams from YouTube, Substack community (The Bight), and merchandise (The Bight Store). Include growth plans for new channels, grant opportunities, and financial sustainability.

Develop launch strategies for new channels, identify grant opportunities, and ensure timely bill payment.

Business Management (30%) – Manage overall business operations, including budgeting with Geoff, accurate tracking of budgets per channel and video, and improving process efficiency.

Administrative Assistance (10%) – Handle invoicing, pay outgoing payments, and coordinate internal meetings.

Other Responsibilities As Needed (20%) – Support producers and Geoff with tasks such as fact‑checking scripts, coordinating contractors, uploading videos, proofreading articles, arranging travel for the GeoLex channel, generating new video and article ideas, and any other weekly tasks.

Requirements and Qualifications

Proven experience: 4+ years effectively managing and growing a business in the media landscape.

Strategic mindset: Deep understanding of the algorithms, trends, and best practices for YouTube, Substack and, to a lesser extent, Instagram and Facebook.

Analytical ability: Experience using social media analytics tools to track performance, measure ROI, and translate data into actionable content strategies.

Self‑directed: Ability to work independently, manage time, and consistently deliver high‑quality work without constant supervision.

Love of educational content: Passion for lifelong learning and a strong desire to share knowledge with the world.

Preferred Qualifications (but not mandatory)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or media.

Media management: Experience working with YouTube creators, educational brands, or digital media publishers.

Creative skills: Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere) for editing, thumbnails, or other creative needs.

Love of geography: Passion for learning about and understanding the world in a deeper, geographic way.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: $70,000 per year, full‑time, exempt.

Healthcare: Fully paid dental and vision coverage.

Paid time/sick time: Unlimited; PTO must be scheduled in advance.

Retirement: 401k plan with 4% company match.

Bonuses: Annual bonus based on profits generated and time worked.

How to Apply
Send your résumé and cover letter to geoff@soundbight.com. Include a one‑sentence answer to the question: Where would you like to visit next and why.

This position is open until June 30, 2026.

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